Operation Manual

Driv in g and op e ra tio n166
Block the wheels of both the caravan /
trailer and the vehicle when parking a nd
always apply the handbrake firmly. If
possible, do not park on slopes.
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Pa rking on i nclines
If parking on an incline is unavoidable,
depress the footbrake, have someone
place whee l blocks und er the caravan /
trailer wheels and release the footbrake
until the blocks have absorbed the load.
Depress footbrake again, apply
handbrake, engage first gear on uphill
gradients or reverse gear on downhill
gradients (autom atic transmission 3 in P)
and fina lly, release footbrake.
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St arting on inclines
Depress the footbrake and hold it down,
start the engine, shift into gear and release
the ha ndb rake.
Release footbrake and drive slowly until
the caravan / trailer is clear of the wheel
blocks. Stop the vehicle and have someone
pick up the b lock s. If possible , the engine
speed should not drop during this
procedure.
For vehicles with automatic transmission 3
in Automatic mode, apply sufficient
throttle.
Before starting-off under extreme
conditions (e.g. high combina tion weight,
mountainous terrain with steep inclines),
switch off all unnecessary electrical loads
(e.g. heated rear window, air conditioning
system, heated front seats 3).
9 Wa rning
Have someone p rov id e assistance when
removing blocks. Always remove blocks
from wheels while standing to one side.
Do not remove blocks while standing
behind the caravan / trailer; risk of injury
and damage to both the vehicle and
caravan / trailer.