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If and when 345
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
If and when
In case of emergency
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
x Braking, stopping and parking page 210
x Emergency locking and unlocking page 348
x Vehicle tools page 353
WARNING
A faulty vehicle in traffic represents a risk of accident for the driver and for
other road users.
x Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Park the vehicle a safe
distance from surrounding traffic to lock all the doors in case of an emer-
gency. Turn on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
x 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.
Protecting yourself and securing the vehicle
Always fulfil legal requirements for securing a broken down vehicle. In a
number of countries it is now obligatory, for example, to turn on the hazard
warning lights and use a reflective safety vest page 347.
When being towed with the hazard warning lights on, a change in direction or
traffic lane can be indicated as usual using the turn indicator lever. The
hazard lights will be interrupted temporarily.
Checklist
For your own safety and that of other passengers, the following points should
be observed in the order given :
1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from traffic and on suitable ground
.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights with the button fig. 195.
Fig. 195 In the centre of
the instrument panel:
Switch for hazard warning
lights.
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