Karmann Ontario, Operating Instructions Manual

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Wing mirrors
You will find large wing mirrors on
both sides of your vehicle. Before
starting out on your first journey you
should adjust these and if necessary
correct them after a short distance.
Travelling and overnight stops
In general it is allowed to make
overnight stops in car parks in
Germany - at least for one night.
However, camping tables, chairs etc.
or other items should not be placed
outside to give the impression of
"camping out". Specialist magazines
and camping guides contain useful
information, or you can contact the
CIVD club to find out about districts
which welcome caravans and mobile
homes, rules for waste water disposal
etc. Different rules apply abroad with
regard to mobile homes and
overnight stops.
Find out about the following before
starting your journey:
necessary documents
legal regulations concerning
maximum speeds and prohibitions
on overtaking
electrical supply standard
where to make overnight stops
The ADAC can also supply
information with regard to the
relevant regulations concerning
overnight stops outside camping
sites, speed limits etc. in the country
you plan to visit.
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Tips on commissioning
Correct loading of your mobile home
As a basic principle, the heaviest
items should be as near the floor as
possible. Therefore store heavy
objects in this area. Make sure the
load is balanced between the left and
right sides.
Objects in the top cupboards should
also be protected against slipping.
Do not exceed the maximum load for
the cycle rack (special accessory) and
the permissible roof load of 150 kg.
Please make sure that cycles are well
secured and tied. After driving for a
short distance, stop and check that
nothing has moved.
In the interests of safety you should
have the vehicle and passengers
weighed before the start of the
journey.