Operation Manual

Helpful notes
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193Caravan - 10-12 - EN
17Helpful notes
Chapter overview
This chapter contains helpful tips for your journey.
The instructions address the following topics:
z Road assistance in European countries
z Traffic rules in European countries
z Gas supply in European countries
z Toll regulations in European countries
z Safe ways to spend the night during travel
z Camping in winter
At the end of the chapter there is a checklist containing the most important equip-
ment for your trip.
17.1 Dethleffs travel tips on the iPhone
17.2 Traffic rules in foreign countries
Information about the traffic rules is particularly important, since the respective
country's laws apply in case of accidents or damage. For your own safety always
observe the following points when travelling abroad:
z Have your green insurance card on you.
z Take an "Accident report" form from your insurance with you.
z Always have the police record the accident.
z Do not sign documents that you have not read and understood completely.
Z The information provided in this chapter is also available as an iPhone app. For
further information please refer to the Dethleffs Web site and the Apple App
Store.
Z Use the adjacent QR-Code to access the download option
for the Dethleffs app in the Apple App Store.
Z The vehicle driver is required to inform himself as to the traffic rules of the coun-
tries in which he plans to travel before beginning the trip. Information is avail-
able, for example, from the automobile clubs or the country representatives.
Z In some European countries warning vests must be worn when exiting the
vehicle outside of towns in the case of vehicle failures or accidents.