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Emergencies
First-aid kit
There is a first aid kit ››› page 112 in the rear
left-hand side storage compartment of the
luggage compartment.
The first aid kit must comply with legal re-
quirements. Check the expiry date of the con-
tents of the first aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
There is a Fire extinguisher
underneath the
fr
ont
passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must conform to legal
requirements, be ready for use and be
checked regularly. Check the certification
seal on the extinguisher.
WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be vi-
olently thrown in case of a sudden manoeu-
vre or braking and especially in accidents
causing serious injury.
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Secure fire extinguishers, first aid kit, re-
flective vests and warning triangle securely
to their respective supports.
Protecting yourself and securing the
vehicle
Fig. 179 In the centre of the dash panel: push
button for hazard warning lights.
Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a
broken down vehicle. In a number of coun-
tries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn
on the hazard warning lights and use a re-
flective safety vest ››› page 242.
When being towed with the hazard warning
lights on, a change in direction or traffic lane
can be indicated as usual using the turn sig-
nal lever. The hazard lights will be interrup-
ted temporarily.
For your own safety and that of other passen-
gers, the following points should be ob-
served in the order given:
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground ››› .
1.
Turn on the hazard warning lights with
the button
››› Fig. 179.
Connect the electronic parking brake
››› page 137
.
Mo
v
e the selector lever to its intermedi-
ate position or to P ››› page 143.
Stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition ››› page 133.
Have all occupants leave the vehicle and
move to safety, for example behind a
guard rail.
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys
with you.
Place an emergency warning triangle to
indicate the position of your vehicle to
other road users.
Allow the engine to cool and check if a
specialist is required.
Examples of when to use the hazard warning
lights:
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If the vehicles ahead suddenly slow down
or reach the end of a traffic jam, to warn the
vehicles behind.
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In case of an emergency.
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If the vehicle breaks down.
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When being towed.
Always comply with the applicable laws re-
garding the use of hazard warning lights.
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