Karmann Ontario, Operating Instructions Manual

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descriptions of:
Refrigerator 230 V/12V/Gas
Heating/Water boiler
Gas cooker
Toilet
EVS charging device
Water pump
Although the function of all the
equipment in your mobile home were
certainly demonstrated to you when
you bought it, you should read
through the operating instructions
again in detail. They contain useful
advice on what to do when faults
occur, care of the vehicle etc.
Tow bar
If you use a tow bar you should
ensure without fail that you do not
exceed the permitted load. If you wish
to tow a trailer - no matter of what
size - please note the relevant legal
regulations.
Do not use your new mobile home
immediately for a long holiday trip. A
weekend trip of maximum 100
kilometres is enough for the first time.
Drive slowly and carefully. Observe
the rules for running in the basic
vehicle.
Dimensions
Your mobile home may be a larger
vehicle than you are used to driving.
Get used to the special dimensions of
the vehicle slowly (listed in the
technical data in the annex to these
operating instructions).
Take particular care when:
driving through gates, over bridges,
under arched tunnels or archways,
into car parks. Also watch out for
overhanging branches, petrol station
roofs etc.
Instruments
Get to know the different instruments.
Apart from the attached operating
instructions for the chassis and
driver's cab you will find detailed
2-1
D BEFORE STARTING OFF
Tips on commissioning
Loading
The maximum technically
permissible overall weight stated in
the vehicle documents may not be
exceeded by excessive loading under
any circumstances.
Please consider that any built-in
accessories may reduce the possible
loading. When loading the vehicle,
please also consider the weight of
any passengers.
Incorrect tyre pressures and
overloading can lead to burst tyres.
Make sure that the permissible axle
loads stated in the vehicle
documents are not exceeded.