If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that the wheels or tires are damaged. If you suspect that a tire is defective, reduce your speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to check the wheels and tires for damage. Hidden tire damage could also be causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires and wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle.
Otherwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls, may be damaged.
Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
.
► Switch on the hazard warning lamps
.
In order to signal a change of direction
when towi ...
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose ...
Correct driver's seat position
1 Steering wheel
2 Seat belts
3 Backrest
► Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment .
► Make sure that seat 3 is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment
Whe ...