tance”, “Instruments and controls” and “Driving” sections of this hand- book. In addition to this handbook (available from your dealer) the following publica- tions have also been produced: Bodybuilders’ guidelines Maintenance manual For information on how to order the above publications, please contact your dealer. A number of alerting messages are in this manual. Please read and follow them. They are there for your protection and information. These messages can Safety Signals The vehicles covered by this handbook consist of various types and models.
Individual vehicles are constructed in accordance with all Federal Motor Vehi- cle Safety Standards and in accordance with the expected operating conditions. Certain descriptions or illustrations in this handbook may therefore not corre- spond entirely to the situation on your own vehicle. However, this has no influ- ence on its operation or maintenance. IMPORTANT:
Ensure that this handbook is in the vehicle at all times and read it carefully before making your first journey, espe- cially the “Safety precautions”, “Technical items of special impor- FOREWORD This handbook contains information for you, the driver, to enable you to operate the vehicle as efficiently and safely as possible and generally to make your driving easier and more satisfying. Besides subjects such as operating instructions, attention also focuses on maintenance and minor repairs which you may be able to carry out yourself. NOTE: This handbook is based on the chassis and components as it originally left the fac- tory.
Depending upon the required body and equipment, the bodybuilder may have made fundamental changes to various parts or systems, such as the instrument panel, the lighting, or the electrical wiring. How to use this handbook Foreword