EuroCaravaning VANTourer 2021, Manual

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5. During the journey
5.1 Driving your vehicle
DANGER!
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Carrying persons in the living area of the vehicle while moving is principally allowed according to
German traffic regulations. However, these persons must be seated on the designated seats.
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Persons sitting in the living area of the vehicle and facing forward, the driver and the person sitting
on the passenger seat in front must wear their 3-point seat belts during the journey.
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Persons facing backwards in the living area of the vehicle must also wear seat belts.
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The maximum speed of the vehicle is listed in the registration certificate (vehicle documents).
CAUTION!
When driving into courtyards, tunnels etc. as well as when manoeuvring, it is important that you correctly
judge the height, width and length of the vehicle! Please refer to the registration certificate (vehicle docu-
ments) to check the dimensions of the vehicle.
NOTE!
Always drive attentively and with consideration for other road users.
Follow these useful hints when driving your vehicle:
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Never drive faster downhill than you would uphill.
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Consider side winds when driving over bridges and take into account that turbulence can influence the vehicle
when overtaking trucks. In either situation, you may have to counter-steer quite heavily.
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Due to the vehicle height, you need to be aware of the vehicle’s higher vulnerability to side winds during the journey.
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Do not underestimate the length of the vehicle.
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Remember to change gear in good time.
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Avoid jerky steering movements.