Specifications

Preparing for the road
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Preparing for the road
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Releasing the seat belt:
Press the red release button, the tongue will be
ejected from the buckle.
- The belt is designed for use by one person
and must not be put around a child seated
on a person’s lap.
- The belt is suitable for restraining most
child seats and boosters.
- The belt should at all times be adjusted and
used in accordance with the instructions.
Noexcessiveslacknessshouldbepresent.
- Once installed the diagonal should pass
across the centre of the shoulder and the
buckle should lie just on or below the hip.
- Avoid twisting the webbing during use.
Webbing must not be allowed to chafe
against sharp edges.
- Do not make alterations or additions to
the belt.
- Beltsthathavebeencut,frayed,damaged
or stressed through impact should be
replaced. After impact the motorhome
anchorage points should also be checked.
- To clean use warm soapy water only.
- Periodic inspection of the installation will
ensure reliability of the seat belt.
DRIVING LICENCE
Licences issued to drivers who passed their
car driving test before 1st January 1997 include
categoriesB+EandC1+Ewhichgivesthem
entitlement to drive motor vehicles up to
7500kgMTPLM.
Drivers who passed their test on or after this
datehavecategoryBentitlementonly,which
restricts the entitlement to motor vehicles
withupto8passengerseatsandanMTPLM
of up to 3500kg with trailers up to 750kg
MTPLM(4250kgcombined)orlargertrailers
providing the combination of the trailer and
towing vehicle does not exceed 3500kg and
theMTPLMofthetrailerdoesnotexceedthe
unladen weight of the towing vehicle.
Drivers who passed their test on or after the 1st
January 1997 will need to take an additional
test(s)togaintheB+EandC1+Eentitlement.
A number of Swift Group motorhomes have
anMTPLMgreaterthan3500kg,therefore
you must check you have the driving licence
entitlement for the vehicle you drive.
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATIONS
Motorhomesupto3500kgMTPLMareP/LGV
(PrivateLightGoodsVehicles),motorhomeswith
anMTPLMover3500kgandupto7500kgareP/
HGV(PrivateHeavyGoodsVehicles).Theseare
usedindeningMOTclassicationsandvehicle
excise duty (road tax) classifications.
ADVICE ON TOWING
The rear step must be removed before fitting
a towbar.
The towing capability of each motorhome
differs depending on the specific chassis and
engine types, (see ‘Towing Capabilities’ in your
specification handbook).
This takes account of the maximum front and
rear axle loadings as well as the minimum
frontaxleloadingintwoconditions,MROand
MTPLMcondition.
Towing in these, and any other condition
requires sensible loading and distribution of
payloads to ensure the requirements of the
towing capability table are met.
When towing, the demands on both the
vehicle and driver increase. A trailer reduces
manoeuvrability, the ability to climb hills,
acceleration and braking capacity and makes
the vehicle handle and corner differently.
It will also increase the fuel consumption of
the vehicle.
Always brake in good time. Special care must
be taken when descending gradients. Change
down before going down a steep hill so the
do not use it on other models or use the spare
wheel of other models on your motorhome.
The jack should only be used for changing
a wheel on the motorhome with which it is
provided. In no case should it be used for repairs
under the motorhome. Incorrect positioning of
the jack may cause the jacked motorhome to fall.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted
as soon as possible. Do not grease the threads
of bolts before installing them: they may slip out.
Fasten the wheel cap correctly to prevent
thewheelfromcomingfreeinmotion.Never
tamperwiththeinationvalve.Neverplace
tools between the rim and tyre. Ensure that all
tyres have the correct pressure.
If a wheel or tyre fitted to a wheel is changed
any replacement must be of the same type of
construction and size.
The law requires that the tyres and pressures
must be suitable for the use to which they
are being put. The minimum tread depth
must be 1.6mm throughout a continuous
band comprising the centre three-quarters
of the breadth of the tread and around the
circumference of the tyre.
Please refer to the wheel replacement section
in the FIAT user handbook for specific detail
including illustrations and tyre pressure
information. This may also be displayed
adjacent to the driver’s door.
DEDICATED TRAVELLING
PASSENGER SEATING
Seat belts are fitted to all travelling seats.
Travelling seats are designated by the
manufacturer and vary according to the layout
you have purchased. Each seat is homologated
i.e. tested to all relevant safety requirements.
NEVERtravelinorattempttoinstallaseatbelt
to a non-designated seat.
WARNING: Side facing seats are designed
for habitational use only, not for use when
the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belts and legislation
Designated driver and passenger seats are
ttedwithseatbeltsandMUSTbeworn.
Children, aged up to 3 years of age, must wear
an appropriate child restraint suitable for their
age and weight. Children from 3 years of age
and up to 135cm (4’5”) in height, or 12 years
of age, whichever is reached first must use a
restraint suitable for their age.
Children over 135cm (4’5”) in height or aged 12
or 13 years must wear a seat belt.
Fig 1
Note:Itisthelegalresponsibilityofthedriver
To ensure children aged up to 14 years old are
suitably restrained.
For passengers aged 14 and over, it is their
responsibility (not the driver) that a seat belt
is worn.
Designated passenger seats within the
habitational compartment of your motorhome
are identified (fig. 1).
Seat belts are fitted for your safety and must
be worn unless a ‘Certificate of Exemption from
CompulsorySeatBeltWearing’isheld.This
Certificate must be produced if asked for by the
Police – seat belt offences can result in a fine.
THREE POINT SEAT BELTS
This section refers to the seat belts located in
the habitation area of your motorhome.
Fastening the seat belt:
Insert tongue into buckle; a positive ‘click’
indicates correct assembly.