Renault Premium DXi 11, Service Manual

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Foreword
4. When driving
– If you detect any anomaly in the way the vehicle is operating, stop and locate the mal-
function.
Do not move off again until you are sure that the incident has not impaired technical
performance and safety.
– When driving, the use of some of the standard-fitted equipment, and other optional or
added equipment is strictly forbidden (i.e. hand-operated sun-roofs, television sets,
etc...) or only permitted if all necessary precautions are taken so as not to affect road
safety (cigar lighter, manual selection of radio stations, CB, onboard telephone...).
– Adapt your driving style to suit your load (cant or bend, if the centre of gravity is high,
etc...) to take account of weather conditions and the time of day.
If necessary, adjust the headlight beam levels.
– Never shut down the engine when the vehicle is moving (as this will cut off the supply
to the power-assisted steering system and could decrease brake effectiveness).
5. When parking
– Check that the vehicle is correctly parked (i.e. that it does not obstruct traffic flow or
threaten the security of neighbouring installations).
– If the vehicle is going to remain stationary for some time, use one or more wheel
chocks to prevent it from moving (e.g. semi-trailer compressed air leakage, or in black
ice conditions...).
– Check that:
• The parking brake is locked and immobilizes the road train or rig.
• The gear lever is in neutral.
• The battery isolating switch is open (turned off).
• The electromagnetic retarder is switched off.
• The air vents are not blocked (if an independent heater is used).
• The parking lights are switched on at night.
– Check that you have not left in the cab:
• important documents (personal, vehicle, load).
• unaccompanied animals.