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Safe driving
Safety
Saf
e driving
Advice about driving
Saf
et
y first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings that you
should r
ead and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
●
This manual contains import
ant informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle,
both for the driver and the passengers. The
other sections of the on-board documenta-
tion also contain further information that
you should be aware of for your own safety
and for the safety of your passengers.
●
Ensure that the on-board documentation
is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is es-
pecially important when lending or selling
the vehicle to another person.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, al
w
ays not
e the following points
before every trip:
–
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
–
Check tyre pressure.
–
Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
–
Ensure that all luggage is correctly secured
›››
page 157.
–
Make sure that no objects can interfere with
the pedals.
–
Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
properly according to your size.
–
Ensure that the passenger in the central
rear seat always has the head restraint in
the correct position for use.
–
Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
–
Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
›››
page 80.
–
Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position
›››
page 64.
–
Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly
›››
page 69.
What affects driving safety?
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safet
y is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
›››
, for this reason:
–
Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or t
elephone
calls.
–
Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
–
Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
–
Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, tr
affic and weather conditions.
–
When travelling long distances, take breaks
regularly - at least every two hours.
–
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed.
WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a
trip, the risk of injury and accidents increa-
ses.
Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger
. In the e
v
ent of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
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