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Vehicle tool kit and emergency equipment
The jack and the vehicle tool kit are located in the stowage well behind the driver’s seat.
On vehicles with a large seat base, the jack and the vehicle tool kit are stowed and secured in another suitable location chosen by the driver of the vehicle.
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To avoid the risk of serious or fatal injuries or vehicle damage, please bear the following points in mind:
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The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle for a short time, e.g. while a wheel is being changed.
It is not designed to enable work to be carried out underneath the vehicle.
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The jack must be placed on a firm, flat surface only.
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Do not change wheels on uphill or downhill gradients under any circumstances.
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Do not lie under the vehicle if it is only supported by the jack.
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Make sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when raising the vehicle.
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Do not start the engine while the vehicle is raised.
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Make sure that the distance between the underside of the tyres and the ground does not exceed 30 mm.
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The vehicle must be placed on stands if you intend to carry out work underneath the vehicle.
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Pull out release knob  and tilt the driver’s seat forwards.
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Remove the warning triangle, warning lamp and reflective safety vest from the stowage space behind the driver’s seat.
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Remove the jack and vehicle tool kit from the stowage space.
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Pull out release knob and tilt the driver’s seat down until you hear it engage.
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Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you fold the driver’s seat down. Take particular care, especially if there are small children near the vehicle.
Make sure that you hear the driver’s seat engage when you fold it down.
A driver’s seat which is not correctly locked in place could tilt forwards and injure you.
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Warning triangle/warning lamp
The
warning triangle, the warning lamp and the reflective safety vest are located
in the stowage space behind the driver’s seat.
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On vehicles with a
large seat base, the warning triangle, the warning lamp and the reflective
safety vest are stowed and secured in another suitable location chosen by the
driver of the vehicle.
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Take the warning triangle,
warning lamp and reflective safety vest from the stowage space behind the
driver’s seat
more.
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Warning triangle
First-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in the stowage compartment in the co-driver’s door.
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| First-aid kit |
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Unlock quick-release fasteners  and fold out the cover.
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Check the expiry dates of the first-aid kit contents annually, and replace them if necessary.
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Fire extinguisher
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Open the fasteners on securing straps .
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Pull the fire extinguisher up and out of the holder.
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Please read the instructions on the fire extinguisher carefully and familiarise yourself with its operation.
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Spare wheel
If you are replacing the tyres on the vehicle, you may use the spare wheel as a road wheel provided that:
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Check regularly that the spare wheel is secured correctly.
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The mounting location of the spare wheel depends on the vehicle model.
Panel van / platform truck
 Illustration showing panel van
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You will find the hand crank for the winch in the vehicle tool kit more.
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Turn the winch with hand crank until the cable is taut.
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Release securing bolts on the retaining bar and unscrew them.
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Swing the retaining bar to one side.
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Lower the spare wheel using the winch.
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Unwind the cable fully.
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Pull the spare wheel out to the side or the rear.
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Remove retaining plate  through the centre hole of the wheel rim.
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Platform trucks / box-type bodies
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Unscrew and remove securing nuts .
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Release the winch.
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You will find the hand crank for the winch in the vehicle tool kit more.
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Lower the spare wheel as far as possible using the hand crank for the winch until the cable is no longer under tension.
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Pull the retainer bracket through the wheel.
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Tipper vehicles
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Raise the tipper body and secure it.
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Unscrew the fastening screws.
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Remove the spare wheel.
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