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Practical advice
Safety measures to be taken in the event of a flat tyre or a wheel change
Safety measures to be taken in
the event of a flat tyre or a wheel
change
Danger.
Park the bus as far away as possible from
the traffic and on firm ground. Switch on
the hazard warning lamps. Let all passen-
gers disembark and move them out of the
danger zone (e.g. behind the crash barri-
er). Position a warning triangle or hazard
warning light at a suitable distance. Ob-
serve the legal requirements of the coun-
try concerned.
Danger.
Only change the wheel on a level, firm
and non-slip surface. The bus or jack
may slip out to the side on a soft or slip-
pery surface (snow, ice, smooth surface,
etc.).
Danger.
Never lie under the bus if it is raised up
and is not supported by axle stands. Do
not start the engine as there is a risk of
fatal injury. Safeguard the engine against
being switched on without authorisation.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Jacking points
Danger.
Risk of accident. Secure the bus against
rolling away.
Danger.
Risk of accident. Follow the jack manu-
facturer's instructions.
Danger.
Risk of accident. Never lie under the bus
if it is raised up and is not supported by
axle stands. Do not start the engine as
there is a risk of fatal injury. Secure the
engine against unauthorised starting, re-
move the key from the ignition lock.
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