Karmann Ontario 580, Instruction Manual

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The owner alone shall be responsible for all
damages resulting from improper usage.
Proper usage also includes compliance with
the operating, maintenance and cleaning
instructions of the installed devices and
systems.
Owner responsibility
The owner of the motorhome is responsible
for keeping the motorhome in good condition
both technically and as regards traffic safety.
This especially includes compliance with the
operating instructions for the base vehicle
and adherence to the maintenance intervals
specified in these instructions. The owner has
to subject the motorhome to regular inspections
in time as stipulated by law. These inspections
include:
• Vehicle inspection according to legal
stipulations
• Inspection of gas equipment by an authorized
specialist shop
The owner is responsible for informing himself
or herself of current laws and regulations
on an ongoing basis, which entail further
obligations.
Scope of these instructions
These instructions are intended to serve the
purpose of quickly finding general information
associated with the use and maintenance of
your motorhome. In addition to this, it contains
important notes on safety and accident
prevention. Designations such as "front", "back",
"left" and "right" are based on the direction of
travel unless stated otherwise. All measures
and weights are approximate. Descriptions
and illustrations could vary slightly from the
actual design. The individual operating
instructions and documents pertaining to the
installed components have priority over these
instructions. In case of questions, please
contact an authorized Karmann-Mobil dealer
or Karmann-Mobil directly.
GENERAL
2-1
Proper usage
The vehicle is only to be used as a motorhome
for non-commercial transportation of persons
and personal luggage. It is suitable for use
on public roadways in compliance with
traffic safety laws and road traffic licensing
regulations. The living furnishings of the
vehicle should only be used when the vehicle
is standing still.
The motorhome should not be used for hauling
goods or for commercial transportation of
persons. The permissible number of passengers,
the permissible total weight of the vehicle
and the permissible axle loads should not be
exceeded. During travel, all passengers should
be seated in seats equipped with belts and
these belts should be fastened. The use of
the vehicle's interior furnishings, in particular
of the installed devices and systems, is not
permitted during travel.
Any other use of the vehicle is prohibited and
is considered improper usage. Neither the
manufacturer nor its officers, representatives
and dealers shall be held liable for damages
resulting from improper use of the motorhome.