Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident.
Close all doors and the engine compartment and luggage compartment lid.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat
belts » page 19, Transporting children safely.
Adopt the correct seated position » page 7, Correct and safe seated
position. Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before every journey
Driving safety
Safety equipment
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Driving safety
In this section you will find important information, tips and notes on the sub-
ject of passive safety in your vehicle.
Read and observe on page 6 first.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of children.
The driver is fully responsible for himself and his occupants. If your driving
safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at risk.
WARNING
The following guidelines must therefore be observed.
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This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants.
You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those
travelling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls.
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Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication,
alcohol or drugs.
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The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather condi-
tions.
Before every journey
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.
Read and observe on page 6 first.
Safety equipment
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Read and observe on page 6 first.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning proper-
The following list contains only part of the safety equipment in your vehicle.
ly.
Three-point seat belts for all the seats.
Belt force limiters for the front seats.
Belt tensioners for the front seats.
Seat belt height adjusters for the front seats.
Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger.
Side airbags.
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Make sure that the function of the wiper and the condition of the wiper
blades are free of any defects.
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Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
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