2. Safety
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Prepare the vehicle before driving!
As the owner / driver of the vehicle, you are responsible for the
state of the vehicle. Please observe the following points:
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2.5.2 Before each journey
Road safety
• Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems
(switch on battery circuit breaker), steering and brakes func-
tion correctly.
• If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time
(approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the
brake system and the gas system.
• Set up (re - position) the vehicle's wing mirror.
• Open the blinds on the front and side windows fully and se-
cure or remove and store them
(model-specific)
. Should there
be a thermal curtain
*
, remove and store it.
Only start driving when your van fulfils all of the condi-
tions for roadworthiness.
Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road
Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised!
Please inform yourself abroad about any national regulations
that may apply with regard to registration and general inspec-
tion of your van.
If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho-
rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you!
• Use a torque wrench to check the wheel nuts a
ft
er driving the
fi
rst 50 miles with your van.
• Switch off the gas-operated built-in appliances before refuel-
ling the vehicle.
• The roof of the vehicle must be cleared of snow and ice before
driving.
• Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving. Incorrect tyre
pressures can cause excessive wear, damage to the tyres or
even lead to a puncture or blow out
(see also Chapter 14.5).
• Check liquids such as oil, coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid and top them up if necessary.
