Hobby Vantana 2018, Manual

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2. Safety 16
2.7 After driving
Selecting a parking space
The following applies for selecting a parking space
• If pos sible, pick your spot in daylight.
• Select a parking space that is as level as possible.
•
Use the front step as a control point to check that your van
is standing in a horizontal position (important to ensure
that the absorber refrigerator
*
functions correctly).
Securing the vehicle
The following applies when securing the vehicle
• Put the vehicle in gear.
• Pull on the handbrake.
• If necessary, use blocks (not in scope of delivery).
If the temperature is below 0°C only put the handbrake
on lightly and ensure that the vehicle is in gear to prevent
the handbrake from freezing up!
W hen turning the driver‘ seat, ensure that you do not
accidently disengage the handbrake.
Getting petrol
A number of devices that use an open flame have been built
into your van.
The following applies when getting petrol:
• Switch off all gas devices (heating, cooker, absorber refrige -
rator
*
(when operating on gas), etc.)!
• Turn off all mobile phones!
• Never get anything other than diesel fuel.
• Never mistakenly fill the fresh water tank with fuel.
Reversing/Manoeuvring
Your van is far larger than a car.
The following applies to reversing/manoeuvring
• Even if the wing mirrors are correctly adjusted there is a
significant blind spot.
• When reversing or parking in places with poor visibility get
help to guide you in.