The 12-volt vehicle battery will dis-
charge if the ha
zard warning lights are
le on over a long period of time – even
when the ignition is switched o.
In some vehicles, if you brake hard at
speeds over approximately 80 km/h
(50 mph), the brake lights will flash to
warn the trac 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 steadily. Once the vehicle
starts to accelerate, the hazard warning
lights will switch o again.
Equipment for an emergency
Fir
st-aid kit
The first-aid kit must comply with legal re-
quirements. Please observe the use-by
date of the contents.
The first-aid kit may be located in the fol-
lowing positions:
— Under the front passenger seat.
— In the front door trim.
Aer use, renew contents if necessary and
then stow the first-aid kit away again safe-
ly.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle must comply with le-
gal requirements.
The warning triangle may be located in the
following positions:
— Under the front passenger seat.
— On the right in the luggage compartment,
on the side behind a cover.
High-visibility waistcoat
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
high-visibility waistcoat may be located in
a stowage compartment in the front door
trim or in the stowage compartment on the
front passenger side.
Fire extinguisher
Fig. 48 Under the front pa
ssenger seat:
Bracket with fire extinguisher (illustration).
Depending on the equipment, a fire extin-
guisher may be located in a holder in the
footwell under the front passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must comply with ap-
plicable legal regulations, must always be
ready for use and must be checked or re-
placed regularly (see inspection seal or ex-
piry date on the fire extinguisher).
Stow fire extinguishers properly aer use
and replace them as soon as possible.
Removing and stowing re extinguisher
Before using the fire extinguisher, make
sure you are familiar with its opera
tion. For
this purpose, there are instructions for use
on the fire extinguisher.
1. Open the tab on the bracket and re-
move the fire extinguisher → Fig. 48 (ar-
row).
2. Fit the fire extinguisher in the bracket.
Guide the tab over the belt, press the
tab down and close it.
WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre or a
ccident, loose objects
could be flung though the vehicle and
cause severe injuries.
·
Always secure the first aid kit, warning
triangle and fire extinguisher safely in
the holders provided in the vehicle.
·
Stow the high-visibility waistcoat in
a stowage compartment where it can
be easily reached.
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