5. Exterior Structure 45
If the canvas is slack when extended, retract the awning
until the canvas is tightly stretched again.
Please read the manufacturer's separate operating in-
structions before use.
Awning
5.5 Sun awning
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As option, your van can be fitted with an awning attached to
the roof.
• An awning offers protection from the sun, not against the
elements.
• Do not place people or obstacles in the extension/retraction
area of the awning.
• The awning winding mechanism is fitted with a mechanical
block control to limit the extent to which it can be extended.
Never attempt to exceed the block control by force.
• Always support the awning with the built in adjustable legs
when extended.
• The awning must always be completely retracted and
secured before driving.
Extending
• Insert the hook on the winding handle into the grommet on
the winding mechanism.
• Hold the handle with one hand on the upper twist grip and
the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating pro-
cedure gently pull the handle towards you and hold it as
vertically in the grommet as possible.
• Turn the handle clockwise until the awning has been rolled
out about 1 m.
• Unfold the adjustable legs on the inside of the drop tube
and use them to support the awning.
• Only then should you roll out the awning to the desired position.
• Remove the handle.
Retracting
• Insert the hook on the handle into the grommet on the
winding mechanism.
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Turn the connecting rod counter-clockwise until the awning
has been rolled in except for the last meter.
• Lift up the adjustable legs, fold them up and secure them.
• Only then should you roll in the awning completely and secure it.
• Remove the handle and store it in the vehicle.
