Owners Manual

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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
To extract air: press upper section : of
the ´ switch.
The roof ventilator removes used air from
the cargo compartment.
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To ventilate: press lower section ; of the
· switch.
The roof ventilator feeds fresh air into the
cargo compartment.
X
To switch off: set the switch to the middle
position.
Driving and parking
Preparing for a journey
Visual check of the vehicle exterior
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In particular, check the following
components on the vehicle, and on the
trailer as necessary:
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license plates, vehicle lighting, turn
signals, brake lamps and wiper blades for
dirt and damage
R
tires and wheels for firm seating, correct
tire pressure and general condition
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trailer tow hitch for play and security
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The towing device is one of the most
important components on the vehicle with
regard to road safety. The separate
instructions issued by the manufacturer
pertaining to operation, care and
maintenance should be observed.
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Rectify any noticeable defects before
commencing the journey.
Checks in the vehicle
Emergency equipment/first-aid kit
The equipment for first aid and breakdown
assistance is located in the storage
compartment in the driver's/co-driver's door
and behind the driver's seat.
X
Check the equipment to make sure that it
is accessible, complete and ready for use.
Vehicle lighting
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Check the lighting system with the aid of a
second person.
X
Replace defective bulbs (Y page 236).
Before driving off
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WARNING
Free movement of the pedals must not be
impaired. This would otherwise jeopardize the
operating and road safety of the vehicle.
Objects could get caught between the pedals
if you accelerate or brake suddenly. You will
then be unable to brake, declutch or
accelerate as intended. You could cause an
accident, thereby endangering yourself and
others.
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If you are using floormats and carpets,
make sure that they are properly secured
in the driver's footwell so that they do not
slip or obstruct the pedals. Do not place
floormats on top of one another.
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Do not put any objects in the driver's
footwell.
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Stow and secure all loose objects in such a
way that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
G
WARNING
If they are not properly closed, the doors
could open while the vehicle is in motion. This
may, for example, cause you to lose your load
and injure passengers or endanger other road
users.
For this reason, please make sure that all the
doors are properly closed and can be locked
before starting your journey.
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Driving and parking
Controls