Safety
Safety
Saf e driv
ing
Saf
ety first! This chapter contains important information,
tips, sug
g
estions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety. WARNING
● This m anua
l contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle, both
for the driver and the passengers. The other
sections of the on-board documentation 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 v
ehicle at all times. This is espe-
cially important when lending or selling the
vehicle to another person. Advice about driving
B ef or
e settin
g offFor your own safety and the safety of your
p
a
ssen
gers, always note the following points
before every trip: –
Make sur
e 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
››› p
age 135.
– Make sure that no objects can interfere
with the pedals.
– Adju
st front seat, head restraint and mir-
rors pr
operly 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 ac
cording to their height.
– Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly
applied seat belts
››› page 72.
– Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your pas
sengers also to assume a proper
sitting position. ››› page 57.
– Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passen
gers also to fasten their seat belts
properly. ››› page 61. What affects driving safety? As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your p
a
ssengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety 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 di s
tracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
– Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. b
y medication, alcohol, drugs).
– Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
– Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for ro a
d, traffic and weather conditions.
– When travelling long distances, take
breaks
regularly - at least every two hours.
– If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stres
sed. WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a trip,
the risk of injur
y and accidents increases. Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
p
a
ssen
gers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
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