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Safety 2
B-MC - 12/18-2 - EHG-0016-01EN
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2.3 Road safety
 Before commencing the journey, carry out a functional check of indi-
cating and lighting equipment, the steering and the brakes.
 If the vehicle has been stationary for a long period (approx.
10 months) have the braking and gas systems checked by an author-
ised specialist workshop.
 Before commencing the journey and after short interruptions of the
journey, ensure that the entrance step is completely retracted.
 Before commencing the journey, secure the pull-down bed.
 Before commencing the journey, open, lock and secure the shades
situated on the windscreen and on the driver's and front passenger's
windows.
 Before commencing the journey, rotate all swivel seats in the direction
of travel and lock in position. During the journey, the swivel seats must
remain locked in place in the direction of travel.
 Carefully store all moving parts and all loose objects before starting
your journey.
 Before commencing the journey, secure the television.
 Before commencing the journey, remove the loose sink cover (if pre-
sent) and store it securely in the kitchen unit or wardrobe.
 During the journey, persons are only to sit on the permitted seats (see
chapter 4). The authorised number of seats is stipulated in the vehicle
documents.
 Seat belts must be worn by all passengers.
 Fasten your seat belts before the beginning of the journey and keep
them fastened during the journey.
 When travelling, secure children under 13 years of age that are
smaller than 150 cm, with a suitable and officially approved child re-
straint system.
 Only attach the child restraint system to seats that are specified for
this purpose. We strongly recommend to install child restraint systems
preferably in the second row of seats.
 Never use rearward-facing child restraints on a seat with activated
front airbag . This may lead to death or to serious injuries in chil-
dren.
 The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle (small truck). Adjust your
driving technique accordingly.
 In case of underpasses, tunnels or similar obstacles, note the total
height of the vehicle (including the roof load).
 In winter, the roof must be free of snow and ice before commencing
the journey.
 Check tyre pressure before a journey or every 2 weeks. Wrong tyre
pressure causes excessive wear and can lead to damage or even to
tyre burst. You can lose control of the vehicle (see section 13.7).
 Do not operate the heater at petrol stations. Danger of explosion!
 Do not operate the heater in closed spaces. Danger of suffocation!