WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe
injuries.
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Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious
injuries.
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Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any
inflammable material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel.
The vehicle battery will discharge if the hazard warning lights are left on over a long period of
time – even when the ignition is switched off.
If you brake hard at speeds over approximately 80 km/h (50 mph), the brake lights will flash
to warn the traffic behind. If you then continue to brake, the hazard warning lights will be switched
on automatically at speeds under approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). The brake light will light up
continuously. Once the vehicle starts to accelerate, the hazard warning lights will switch off again.
First aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher
Fig. 141 In the luggage compartment: warning triangle stowage compartment under the floor
covering
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Warning triangle
In some vehicle models, a warning triangle like the one shown may be stowed in a compartment in
the luggage compartment under the floor covering ⇒ Fig. 141.
First aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal requirements. Comply with the expiry dates of the contents.
Fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher may be located in a holder in the footwell in front of the front passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must comply with the valid legal requirements. It must be fully functional and
checked regularly. See the test certificate on the fire extinguisher.
WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, loose objects can be flung
though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
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Always secure or stow the fire extinguisher, high-visibility waistcoat, first aid kit and
warning triangle safely in the vehicle.
Manual opening and closing
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Locking or unlocking the driver door and front passenger door manually
⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
⇒ Unlocking the tailgate manually
If the vehicle key or central locking system fails, the doors and tailgate can be locked and, to a
certain extent, unlocked manually.
Additional information and warnings:
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