In the Event of an
Accident
It is important always to keep calm.
• If not directly involved, stop at a safedistance of at least 10 yards away
from the accident area.
• If on a highway, stop without obstructing the emergency lane and
be especially careful if you need to
exit the vehicle.
• Turn off the engine and switch on the hazard warning flashers.
• At night, illuminate the accident area with the headlights.
• Always act with caution to avoid the risk of being crashed into by other
drivers.
• Indicate that an accident has occurred by placing the emergency
triangle (if equipped) in a well
visible position and at the prescribed
distance.
• Call the emergency services, providing as much information as
possible. On the highway, use the
special call boxes.
• Remove the ignition key (if present) from the vehicles involved.
• If fuel or other chemical products can be smelled, do not smoke and ask people around you to put their
cigarettes out.
• To extinguish fires, even small ones, use a fire extinguisher, blankets,
sand or earth. Never use water.
• In multiple accidents occurred on highways, particularly where
visibility is poor, there is a high risk
of being involved in other collisions.
Leave the vehicle immediately and
move away from the area.
In case of Injured Persons
• Never leave the injured personalone. Persons not directly involved
in the accident are also required to
give assistance.
• Do not crowd around injured persons.
• Reassure the injured person that help is on the way.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
such as, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates and lead, that
which are know to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle
In an Emergency
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