✓
Are the correct service
fluids
that com-
ply with the manufacturer’s
specifica-
tions
available in the destination coun-
try?
✓
Does the navigation function in the fac-
tory-fitted
Infotainment system work
with the navigation data available in the
destination country?
✓
Are special tyres necessary for travel-
ling in the destination country?
✓
Is a
fire
extinguisher a requirement in
your destination country?
✓
Which requirements must be observed
regarding high-visibility waistcoats?
✓
Is fuel of
sufficient
quality available
→
page 282?
Checks when filling up
Do not perform any work on the electric
motor or in the engine compartment unless
you know exactly how to carry out the
tasks, are aware of the general safety pro-
cedures and have the correct equipment,
service
fluids
and suitable tools to hand
→
page 312! Otherwise, have all work car-
ried out by a suitably
qualified
workshop.
Make sure that the following are checked
regularly:
✓
Washer
fluid
level
→
page 316.
✓
Engine oil level
→
page 317,
→
page 318.
✓
Coolant level
→
page 321.
✓
Brake
fluid
level
→
page 323.
✓
Tyre pressure
→
page 329.
✓
Vehicle lighting necessary for
traffic
safety:
— Direction indicators.
— Parking lamps, low beam and high
beam headlamps.
— Tail light clusters.
— Brake lights.
— Rear fog lamp.
— Licence plate lamp.
Information on changing bulbs
→
page 295.
DANGER
Observe the important safety instructions
for the front passenger front airbag
→
page 64.
WARNING
Driving under the
influence
of alcohol,
drugs, medication or narcotics can cause
serious accidents and fatal injuries.
·
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcot-
ics can severely impair perception, re-
action times and driving safety. This
could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
WARNING
The
effectiveness
of systems can be ad-
versely
affected
if components and sys-
tems are
retrofitted,
e.g. by body builders.
On vehicles with add-ons or
modifica-
tions,
the correct operation of system can
then be impaired or adjusted.
·
Have the second stage manufacturer
confirm
that the systems are function-
ing properly.
WARNING
Always observe the current rules of the
road and speed limits and drive with
a foresighted driving style. Correct inter-
pretation of a driving situation can make
the
difference
between reaching your
destination safely and having an accident
with serious injuries.
WARNING
The vehicle handling and braking
effect
may alter
significantly
if large or heavy
objects are being transported.
·
Always adapt your speed and driving
style to the current visibility, weather
and road or
traffic
conditions.
·
Accelerate very carefully and gently.
·
Avoid sudden braking and driving ma-
noeuvres.
·
Brake earlier than usual.
NOTICE
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
vehicle damage which is caused by low-
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