Owner`s manual

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Before starting off, check:
z For tyre pressure and condition, see
pages 183, 268,
z Engine oil level and fluid levels in engine
com partment, see pages 229 to 236,
z All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and num ber p la tes are fre e from dirt,
snow and ice and op erational,
z Do not place any objects in front of the
rear window, on the instrument panel or
in the area in which the airbag s inflate,
z Seats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly ad justed,
z Bra ke op eration.
Releasing the hand brake:
Raise lever slightly,
Press lock button,
Lowe r lever fully
6 Brakes, see page 179.
And now, have a go od journey!
Drive carefully,
economically and
with the environme nt in m ind
While driving, do not do anything that
could distract you.
Take heed of the traffic reports given out
on the radio.
6 Driving hints, see page 160,
saving fuel, see page 162,
environmental protection, see page 164.