Self-help
Emergencies
Self -help
Emer
gency equipment
First aid kit, warning triangle and
fire extinguishers* Fig. 26
In the boot: storage compartment for
the w arning triangl
e Warning triangle
The use of r
efl
ective warning triangles is
obligatory in emergencies in some countries.
As are the first aid kit and a set of spare light
bulbs.
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the
warning triangle can be found in a compart-
ment located under the cover of the load
area of the luggage compartment ››› Fig. 26. First aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal r
e-
quirements. Check the expiry date of the
contents of the first aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher can be stored in a holder in
the passenger seat footwell.
The fire extinguisher must conform to legal
requirements, be ready for use and be
checked regularly. Check the certification
seal on the extinguisher. WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be
viol ently thr
own in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvre or braking and especially in acci-
dents causing serious injury.
