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Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒Protecting yourself and the vehicle
WARNING
A vehicle breakdown in traffic is dangerous and creates a great risk for you, your passengers,
and others.
Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle a safe distance off the
road where it is safe to park and, if necessary, lock all doors in an emergency. Turn on the
emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25yards (25meters) behind the
vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
Never leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves alone in the
vehicle when locking the doors. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an
emergency. Depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to
very high or very low temperatures.
Never park the vehicle where the hot exhaust system or catalytic converter could ignite
flammable materials, such as brush, leaves, dry grass, spilled fuel, etc.
Protecting yourself and the vehicle
Fig.46In the upper center console: Button for the emergency flashers.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒ Introduction to the
subject
Obey all legal requirements regarding protecting a broken-down vehicle. For example, turning on the
emergency flashers and wearing a safety vest are mandatory in many countries.
Checklist
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