User Manual XXL Globetrotter 2006 - Dethleffs

During the journey
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Chapter overview
This chapter contains instructions on how to drive the motorhome.
The instructions address the following topics:
brakes
seat belts
seats and headrests
seating arrangement
filling the tank
5During the journey
5.1 Driving the motorhome
The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle (small truck). Adjust your
driving technique accordingly.
Before commencing the journey and after short interruptions of the
journey, ensure that the entrance step is completely retracted.
During the journey, seat belts should always be worn at the seats that
have seat belts mounted.
Never open your seat belts when travelling.
Passengers must remain in the seats provided.
The doors must remain locked.
Avoid braking with a jerk.
If a navigation system is used, only change the destination when the
vehicle is stationary. Drive to a car park or stop in a safe area when
changing the destination.
Do not play DVDs using the monitor of the navigation system during the
journey.
Drive slowly on poor roads.
Take extreme care when driving onto ferries, crossing uneven roads and
driving in reverse. Because of the relatively large overhang, larger vehicles
might swing out and "touch ground" in unfavourable conditions. This can
cause damage to the underbody or to parts fitted there.
If an accident occurs as a result of these instructions not being observed,
Dethleffs will not be held responsible for damages caused.
The safety measures stipulated in chapter 3 have to be observed.
5.2 Brakes
Have defects on the braking system immediately remedied by an authorised
specialist
workshop.
Before each journey
Before each journey, check by means of a braking test:
Do the brakes function?
Do the brakes react evenly?
Does the vehicle remain in the lane when braking?
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