Protecting yourself and the vehicle
Fig. 147
In the center of the instrument panel: Button for the emergency flashers.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Obey all legal requirements regarding protecting a broken-down vehicle. For example, turning on the
emergency flashers and wearing a safety vest are mandatory in many countries.
Checklist
For your own safety and that of your passengers, carry out the following steps in the order listed
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:
1. Park the vehicle at a safe distance from traffic and on a suitable surface
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.
2. Switch on emergency flashers by pressing the
button
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fig. 147
.
3. Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from moving,
Braking and parking
.
4. Shift the transmission into Park
(P)
(automatic) or Neutral (manual only),
Shifting
.
5. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.
6. Have all passengers exit and go to a safe location away from moving traffic, such as behind a
guard rail.
7. Take all vehicle keys with you when leaving your vehicle.
8. Set up a warning triangle or other warning device in order to alert other motorists and cyclists.
9. Let the engine cool down and get expert assistance if necessary.
If the emergency flashers are on, use the turn signal lever to indicate a direction or lane change, for
example when the vehicle is being towed. This temporarily interrupts the emergency flashers.
