6 Adria Motorhomes
2.2 General safety instructions
• Safely store all objects before starting to drive. Securely close all flaps, doors, windows and
hatches. Keep liquids in leak-proof containers.
• When staying in the vehicle, always keep the forced ventilation and the mushroom ventila-
tor open and never covered, as there is a risk of suffocation by increased carbon monoxide.
• Always keep the instruction manuals for the vehicle and all installed appliances (e.g.
cooker, refrigerator, toilet) and additional equipment (e.g. bike racks) in the vehicle and
observe them.
• Never leave children in the vehicle unattended.
• Pay attention to the vehicle height while driving.
• When leaving the vehicle, securely close all windows, doors and skylights.
• Pay attention to the clearance height of the entrance door.
2.3 Safety instructions for driving on public roads
• The vehicle muss be registered.
• The driver of the vehicle must have the required driving license.
• The installation of accessories changes the dimensions, the total weight as well as the road
behaviour of the vehicle. Some of this equipment is subject to entry in the vehicle docu-
ments.
• When loading the vehicle, pay attention to the gross weight rating and the gross axle weight
rating (see motor vehicle registration certificate, part I)
• Distribute the additional load evenly within the vehicle (Chapter 5.1).
• Check the tyre pressure and tighten the wheel nuts before starting to drive. Check the firm
seating of the wheel nuts after 50 kph and then in regular intervals.
• Check the function of the brakes and the signal and lighting system.
• Empty the waste water tank.
• Close all doors, cupboard doors, drawers and flaps as well as all windows and skylights.
Latch the refrigerator door securing device.
• Stow away the sink board (special equipment), the loft bed ladder (special equipment), the
table and/or other loose pieces of equipment safe and secure.
• Retract or fold down antennas (special accessory).
• Switch off the awning light (special equipment).
• Retract the entrance step (special equipment).
• Close and lock all outer doors and flaps.
• In winter, clear the roof from snow and ice before starting the journey.
• Persons as well as pets must be seated on seats equipped with suitable restraining devices
while travelling in the vehicle.
• Vehicles from 3.5 t to 7.5 t are designed for a maximum speed of 100 kph. This maximum
speed must not be exceeded, not even when a higher speed is allowed in the country being
visited.
• When parking the vehicle, apply the parking brake up to the maximum possible end posi-
tion.
• Place wheel chocks (special accessory) under the wheels when parking the vehicle on
inclines or slopes.
• Have the vehicle brake system checked and repaired by an authorised workshop only.
• When the vehicle is transported by rail or on a lorry, it must be loaded in the driving direc-
tion.
