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Operation
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The main beam headligh
ts can only be
switched on if the dipped beam headlights
are already on.
Hazard warning lights
Fig. 110 Dash panel: Button for switching the
h
az
ar
d lights warning system on and off.
Read the additional information carefully
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page 21
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 70.
If your vehicle breaks down:
Park the vehicle a safe distance from
traffic and on suitable ground ›››
.
T
urn on the h
az
ard warning lights with
the button
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› Fig. 110
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2.
Apply the handbrake firmly
››› page 137.
Put the gearbox lever in neutral or the
selector lever in position N ››› page 143.
Switch off the engine and remove the
key from the ignition.
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.
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.
If the hazard warning lights are not working,
you must use an alternative method of draw-
ing attention to your vehicle. This method
must comply with traffic legislation.
WARNING
A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of
accident
for the driver and for other road
users.
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9.
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Stop the v
ehicle safely as soon as possible.
Park the vehicle a safe distance from sur-
rounding traffic to lock all the doors in case of
an emergency. Turn on the hazard warning
lights to warn other road users.
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Never leave children or disabled people
alone in the vehicle if the doors are to be
locked. In case of an emergency, passengers
will be trapped inside the vehicle. Individuals
locked in the vehicle can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
very
high temperatures. This could cause a
fire and considerable damage.
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Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as dried grass or
fuel).
Note
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The vehic
le battery will discharge and run
down if the hazard warning lights remain on
for too long (even with the ignition turned
off).
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In some vehicles, the brake lights will flash
when braking abruptly at speeds of approxi-
mately 80 km/h (50 mph) to warn vehicles
travelling behind. If braking continues, the
hazard warning lights system will automati-
cally be turned on at a speed of less than ap-
proximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake
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