9.
Seek expert assistance if necessary.
When the hazard warning lights are switched
on, for example if you are being towed, you
can still indicate a change in direction or lane
change by operating the turn signal. The haz-
ard warning lights will be interrupted tempo-
rarily.
Comply with the important information on
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in
the following situations:
— When traffic ahead suddenly slows down
or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to
warn vehicles behind you.
— When there is an emergency.
— If the vehicle breaks down.
— When the vehicle is being towed.
Always follow local regulations for the use of
the hazard warning lights.
If the hazard warning lights are not working,
you must use an alternative method of draw-
ing attention to the broken-down vehicle.
This method must comply with traffic legisla-
tion.
WARNING
Any broken-down vehicle poses a high ac-
cident risk for the vehicle occupants and
other road users.
·
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so.
·
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from
moving traffic.
·
Switch on the hazard warning lights.
·
Never leave other persons alone in the
vehicle, particularly children or people
requiring assistance. This applies in par-
ticular when the doors are locked. Peo-
ple locked in the vehicle may be subjec-
ted to very high or very low tempera-
tures.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important
safety checklist can lead to accidents and
severe injuries.
·
Follow the actions in the checklist and
observe the general safety procedures.
NOTICE
When pushing the vehicle by hand, do not
press on the rear lights, the rear spoiler or
large panels. This could damage the vehicle
and loosen the rear spoiler.
The 12-volt vehicle battery will dis-
charge if the hazard warning lights are
left on over a long period of time – even
when the ignition is switched off.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
the brake lights flash in quick succes-
sion if you brake sharply or initiate full brak-
ing at a speed of more than 80 km/h (about
50 mph). This provides an especially conspic-
uous warning for the following traffic. If you
then continue to brake, the hazard warning
lights will be switched on automatically at
speeds under approximately 10 km/
h (6 mph). Once the vehicle starts to acceler-
ate, the hazard warning lights will switch off
again.
What to do in the event of an
accident or a fire
Checklist of what to do after an accident
To ensure your own safety and that of your
passengers in an accident, observe the fol-
lowing actions in the specified order → :
✓
Deactivate the vehicle’s drive system.
✓
Switch on the hazard warning lights
✓
Set up the warning triangle to draw the
attention of other road users to your ve-
hicle.
In an emergency
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