LAIKA Kosmo 5.4, User Manual

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USER GUIDE
2 - GENERAL ADVICE
For satisfactory and continuous maintenance, you are
recommended to follow the directions given herein
and those contained in the Instructions for Use and
Maintenance concerning the different appliances with
which the recreational vehicle is fitted. Laika vehicles
are fitted on chassis made by various manufacturers.
The optional equipment and components used are
produced by a number of selected suppliers. The
chassis manufacturers and producers of optional
equipment and components run their service
networks independently. Therefore, in case of need, it
is recommended to directly contact the Service Dept.
of the manufacturer of the faulty component. Having
the recommended checks and services carried out,
vehicle conditions will be optimised for many years.
2.1 Warning
In order to prevent any abnormal wear of tyres, we
recommend that you check the toe-in values of your
vehicle after driving the first 500 km. This should be
done by a specialised workshop and at your charge.
Should this check not be performed, Laika Caravans
S.p.A. shall not be held responsible for any inconven-
ience or damage resulting therefrom.
2.2 Departure
Before starting-off you are recommended to:
• remove any parking rests and smooth the ground
around the vehicle, if the original conditions prior to
your stay have been altered;
• make sure you have not forgotten anything under
the vehicle or in the immediate vicinity;
• turn off the 230 V connection;
• close the gas bottle valve;
• firmly position all items inside the vehicle;
• make sure that all internal doors and cabinet doors
are closed;
• make sure that all the windows are closed;
• close the roof-lights;
• take a look at the control panel in order to check
the level of the fresh water tank and of the different
waste water tanks, as well as the condition of the
battery;
• make sure that all doors are closed;
• correctly direct the side mirrors;
• if possible, remove or move away the table in front
of the rear seats;
• make sure that all passengers are seated as
required for driving;
• fasten your seat belts.
2.3 Driving
No matter how easy it is to drive a recreational
vehicle, it is necessary to remember that you are at
the wheel of a vehicle that is much more cumbersome
than a car. The bigger size also involves more care at
both the right hand side (do not drive too near to the
guard rail) and the left hand side (do not stay in the
middle of the road). It is advisable to practice a little to
familiarise yourself with the new size. In particular, we
suggest paying attention to the following:
• in case of wind, especially when overtaking, on
viaducts or coming out of tunnels;
• before going under passages restricted in height,
remember that optional equipment or luggage may
be installed on the roof which increase the total
height of the vehicle. Therefore, take care in: car
parks which limit vehicle access in height, tunnels,
garages and workshops, fuel station structures,
tree branches, etc.;
• when reversing, take a careful look at the rear area
and, if necessary, ask for the guidance of another
person;
• going down very steep hills.
In general, and under all circumstances, especially
when overtaking, remember that the performance
levels of a recreational vehicle are unlikely to match
those of your car. It is therefore necessary to strictly
adhere to traffic regulations, particularly the safety
distance.
Before departure, it is required to empty the fresh
water tank down to 20 litres. This can be done by
using the dedicated discharge tap.
WARNING
Before departure it is mandatory to completely
empty the hot water boiler.
WARNING