Occupant safety

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Notes on driving
If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary. When parking your vehicle, make sure that the tires do not get deformed by the curb or other obstacles. ...

Definition of terms for tires and loading
Tire ply composition and material used Describes the number of layers or the number of rubber-coated belts in the tread and the sidewall of the tire. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and ...

Parking brake
WARNING If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake, the braking distance is considerably longer and the wheels could lock. There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents. Only ...