Malibu Boats M235 2018, Руководство пользователя

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Malibu Trailers
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Malibu Boats, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Malibu Boats, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://nhtsa.
safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWING
Be aware that many state and local jurisdictions in North America have specific laws and/or ordinances regarding towing. It is the
operator’s responsibility to research and become familiar with specific requirements that are in effect in the areas in which you will
be towing. Information is often available online, but you can also contact your area’s motor-vehicle office for direction and details.
If you will be taking your boat and trailer on vacation or to an outing in another jurisdiction in which you do not regularly tow,
it is necessary to determine the appropriate laws for that area. Law enforcement officers will expect you to have knowledge of
applicable laws and ordinances.
Laws can cover, but are not limited to, such components and matters as lights, brakes, safety cables, driver’s license requirements,
trailer licenses and permits, and overall size.
Some areas may also have insurance requirements. Determine whether you must carry liability insurance specifically for towing. If
you have financed your boat and/or trailer, your lender may also require full coverage. This is also your responsibility to determine and
to secure as needed. Malibu Trailers do not assume any responsibility for your knowledge and confirmation that the requirements
have been met.
BASIC SAFETY RULES
Make sure you understand all of the
operating instructions prior to attempting to
operate this trailer. Accidents are generally
caused by the operator’s failure to follow basic
safety rules or written precautions. Most
accidents can be avoided if the operator is
completely familiar with the trailer and its
operation, follows recommended practices,
and is able to recognize and avoid potentially
hazardous situations.
Failure to observe the safety
recommendations contained in this manual
may result in severe personal injury or death
to you or to others. Use caution and common
sense when trailering. Don’t take unnecessary
chances! Basic safety rules are outlined in this
section of the manual.
Malibu strongly encourages people towing
to read all safety material available, and to
become familiar with laws and ordinances
pertaining to towing and driving within
applicable jurisdictions. It is advisable to also
pay attention to insurance requirements and
to fully insure the trailer, boat and prepare
for any potential liability. Review the tow
vehicle’s Owner’s Manual as well, prior to
operation and towing.
Malibu Owners Manual • 2018 • Trailers • Page 5-2