Dear Hirer,

Upon conclusion of a contract on the booking of a camper van, the following Rental Terms and Conditions (to the extent effectively agreed) will become part of the rental agreement between Nomas Campers and you. Please read these Terms and Conditions of Business carefully.

 

1. Scope, contents of contract, jurisdiction

1.1 The following Standard Terms and Conditions of the Rental Company NOMAS CAMPERS, (hereinafter referred to as “the Rental Company“) apply exclusively. Terms and conditions of the Hirer, which contradict or deviate from the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Rental Company will not be recognized. The Standard Terms and Conditions of the Rental Company will apply even if the Rental Company hires the Vehicle out to the Hirer without reservation, knowing that terms and conditions of the Hirer contradict or deviate from these Standard Terms and Conditions.

1.2 The sole subject of the contract with the Rental Company is the hiring out of the Vehicle. The Rental Company is under no obligation to provide travel services, and in particular no package of travel services.

1.3 In the event of a booking, a rental contract will arise between the Rental Company and the Hirer(s), which shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of Greece, excluding any conflicts or choice of law rule or principle that might otherwise refer to the substantive law of another jurisdiction. The Parties shall make all reasonable efforts to amicably resolve any disputes which may arise out of or relating to the application of this Agreement. In the event that the Parties fail to resolve any dispute, then any dispute between the Parties relating to or arising from this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Athens, Greece, to which the parties hereby submit.

 

1.4 All agreements between the Rental Company and the Hirer must be concluded in writing.

 

2. Minimum age, authorized drivers

2.1 The Hirer and any other driver must be at least 23 and under 65 years old. The Hirer and any other drivers must have been in possession of a Class B for at least three years. The delivery of the Vehicle requires the presentation by the Hirer and/ or driver(s) of the driver’s license and the valid identification card/passport at the time of taking possession. If a delay in taking possession occurs due to the non-presentation of said documents, such delay shall be at the expense of the Hirer. If such documents cannot be presented at neither the agreed time for taking possession, nor within a reasonable grace period thereafter, then the Rental Company shall be entitled to withdraw from the contract. The cancellation provisions set forth in section 4.2 shall apply. Rental Company or the official authorities of the country may require the presentation of an international driver’s license (for non-EU citizens).

2.2 The Vehicle may only be driven by the Hirer and the drivers named at the time of hiring.

2.3 The Hirer is under an obligation to record the names and addresses of all drivers to whom he entrusts the Vehicle, for however short a time, and supply this information to the Rental Company on request. The Hirer bears the same responsibility for the actions of any driver to whom he supplies the Vehicle as for his own.

 

3. Rental charges and their calculation, rental period

3.1 The rental charges applicable are the following:

For Matrix Axess 670 SC and Matrix Axess 650 DL

• High Season -> 210 euros per night
• Mid Season -> 180 euros per night
• Low Season -> 140 euros per night

For Twin Axess 600 SP Family

• High Season -> 200 euros per night
• Mid Season -> 175 euros per night
• Low Season -> 135 euros per night

A standard 120 euros service fee is charged per rental which includes the handover procedure, cleaning & preparation, emptying toilet, filling all proper tanks of the Rental Vehicle. Also includes kitchen kit & bed/bath linens.

Extra equipment chosen by Hirer is charged per booking or daily or hours of use.

Unlimited kilometers apply free of charge for all Rental Vehicles within Greek Territory.

Outside Greek Territory is limited to 500km/rental day which are free of charge. For any additional kilometers Hirer will be charged 5euros/km.

3.2 Minimum rental period applies as follows:

The minimum rental period is 6 nights for (High) season A. – 15/06 – 15/09.

The minimum rental period is 2 nights for (Mid) season B. – 20/12 – 08/01,  01/05 – 14/06, 16/09 – 30/09, Easter Period (27/04 – 12/05) and all national holidays.

The minimum rental period is 2 nights for (Low) season C. – all months and days not included in seasons A & B.

The prices applicable are those for the season indicated in the price list within which the rental period booked falls.

3.3 The daily rates applicable will be charged for each 24-hour period completed or commenced during the rental period. The rental period will begin when the Hirer takes possession of the vehicle at the rental station and end when the rental station employee takes it back.

 

4. Reservations, rebooking and cancellation

4.1 Reservations are only binding after they have been confirmed by the Rental Company as described in Subsection 4.2, and then only for Vehicle groups, not for Vehicle types. This will apply even if a specific Vehicle type is mentioned as an example in the description of the Vehicle group. The Rental Company reserves the right to upgrade the client to an equivalent or superior Vehicle.

4.2 To confirm the booking the total sum of the rental charge (including any extras and service fee) must be paid within 48 hours after the completion of the booking (by credit or debit card, transfer to bank account, pay pal). After receiving the payment, a booking confirmation will be sent to the Hirer. Only then will the reservation become binding on both parties. If the Hirer exceeds this above deadline the Rental Company, the booking will be canceled without prior notice and the Rental Company will cease to be bound by the reservation.

Cancellation fees:

From the day of a confirmed booking until 90 days before the beginning of the rental period (Pick Up), free of charge

Between 89 to 45 days before beginning of rental 15 % of the rental price

Between 44 to 15 days before beginning of rental 30% of the rental price

Between 44 to 15 days before beginning of rental 30% of the rental price

Between 14 to 8 days before beginning of rental 60% of the rental price

Less than 7 days before beginning of rental 100 % of rental price

4.3 Changes may be made to a reservation confirmed to the Hirer from the date of reservation until at least 60 days before the agreed commencement of the rental period, as long as the Rental Company has alternative capacity and the alternative booking corresponds in amount to the first. Rebooking is only possible in the same calendar year and at the same station, a change of station is not possible in case of rebooking. Later changes of bookings are not possible. If the booked travel period is shortened/reduced, the above-mentioned cancellation conditions apply to the cancelled nights. Each rental amendment will be charged according to the valid price list. After the conclusion of the contract, the Hirer is not entitled to any changes with regard to the beginning of term of rental.

4.4 If the Rental Company cannot provide the rental vehicle of the booked vehicle group on the planned pick-up date, the Rental Company reserves itself the right to: a) provide a vehicle of an equal or higher category. If the Rental Company provides a vehicle of an equal or higher category, the hirer shall not be entitled to cancel the rental contract. b) If a vehicle of an equal or higher category cannot be made available either, the Rental Company is entitled to rebook the customer to a vehicle of a lower category. The Rental Company shall reimburse the Hirer for the difference in price to the rental charge already paid by the Hirer in advance. If the Rental Company provides a vehicle of a lower rental category, cancellation of the rental contract by the Hirer is excluded. c) If the Rental Company is unable to provide a replacement vehicle, the Rental Company is entitled to offer a rental from another rental station. In this case, the current daily prices for the rental vehicle at the new rental station shall apply. Possible additional costs are to be borne by the hirer.  d) If the Rental Company cannot provide a replacement vehicle and the Hirer does not accept a rental offer from another rental station, the Rental Company reserves itself the right to cancel the booking free of charge. The Rental Company shall reimburse the Hirer for any payments already made.  This provision shall apply, amongst other things, in the event of delays in delivery or non-delivery of the rental vehicle, as well as destruction of the vehicle due to force majeure, weather conditions, explosion, fire, theft, burglary, amended legal regulations or other amended regulations.

 

5. Terms of payment, security deposit

5.1 The predicted hire charge, calculated based on the booking details, must be paid within 48 hours after the completion of the booking.

5.2 The security deposit of € 1,000 must be received in the Rental Company’s account at the latest when the Vehicle is collected.

5.3 The Rental Company will reimburse the security deposit within 14 days after the final rental account has been settled, as long as the Vehicle is returned as required.

5.4 The Rental Company shall not be liable for any exchange rates used by the Hirer’s bank, nor for bank fees applied by the Hirer’s bank.

5.5 The security deposit amount is intended to cover the possible expenses incurred during the rental of the Vehicle, such as any damage to the Vehicle, lost or damaged equipment, or unpaid fines and tolls. The deposit covers every minor internal and external damage to the Vehicle incurred during the rental. Fees such as lack of fuel, untidy vehicle, and other penalties will also be deducted from the security deposit if not paid separately.

6. Collection, return

6.1 The Vehicle shall be delivered and returned at the following stations:

• Rental Company’s base (Agios Thomas, Voiotia, Greece, Postal Code: 32009, Street: Krielakas 3) without fee. (recommended).
• Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” with 50 euros fee both ways (25 euros one way).
• At Hirer’s demand location with additional fee upon mutual agreement.

6.2 Pick up & drop off of the Hirer from his location to Rental Company’s base is available with additional fee upon mutual agreement. Transportation from Athens Airport to our office and back is available for 40 euros or 20 euros one way.

6.3 Before taking the wheel, the Hirer is under an obligation to take part in a detailed introduction to the Vehicle by the Rental Company’s experts at the collection center. On that occasion, there is drawn up a detailed report (Pick Up) of delivery describing the condition of the Vehicle that is to be signed by both parties. The Rental Company is entitled to refuse to hand over the Vehicle until this introduction has taken place. If the handover is delayed due to the fault of the Hirer, he must bear any costs incurred as a result.

6.4 On returning the Vehicle, the Hirer is under an obligation to carry out a final examination of it together with rental station staff, with a written return report (Drop Off) to be prepared and signed by the Rental Company and the Hirer. Any damage not specified in the report of delivery that is detected upon return of the Vehicle shall be at the Hirer’s expense.

6.5 Regular vehicle handovers take place between 09:00 a.m. – 17:00 pm and return of the vehicle must be done between 10:00 am– 14:00 pm, at no extra charge. For return between 14:00 p.m. – 17:00 pm, you will be charged half the day rental.  For returns after 17:00 pm, you will be charged a full day rental. Any costs incurred as a result of a subsequent hirer or any other person making claims against the Rental Company on the grounds that a Vehicle was supplied late must be borne by the Hirer. Pick up and Drop Off times as shown in the rental contract are binding.

6.4 All vehicles will be handed over to the Hirer with a clean interior and are to be returned by the Hirer in the same clean condition. Any necessary subsequent cleaning will be at the expense of the Hirer. The Vehicle will be supplied with a full tank and must be returned in the same condition. Otherwise, the Rental Company will charge a double fee of  the current diesel price per liter. No refund or credit shall be issued if you return the Vehicle with a greater amount of fuel than when you received it. Fuel, AdBlue and running costs during the rental period must be borne by the Hirer. Hirer is obliged to empty the toilet, the freshwater and wastewater tanks in the Rental Vehicle. If the Vehicle is not returned with empty waste tank additional fees will be applied. Toilet tank must never be overfilled.

6.5 If the Vehicle is returned before the expiry of the agreed rental period, the full contractually agreed hire charge must be paid unless the Vehicle can be hired out to someone else.

6.6 Rental Company is entitled to instantly collect and remove the  Vehicle from Hirer, to the extent permitted by law, wherever is located due to:

-Breach or violation of any Terms & Conditions or/and of the Rental Contract by Hirer or/and any passengers

-Termination of Rental Contract

-Rental Company ‘s doubt that the Vehicle is not used by Hirer in a safe and legal spectrum

6.7 If Hirer fails to report without delay the reason any delayed return, Rental Company is entitled to report the incident to Authorities & Insurance Company.

 

7. Prohibited use, duty of care

7.1 The Hirer is prohibited from using the Vehicle as follows:

• to participate in sport events and Vehicle tests
• to transport easily inflammable, poisonous or otherwise dangerous substance

to transport more people than the manufacturer of the Vehicle recommends for the specific vehicle type, or more people than there are seatbelts in the Vehicle

• to commit Customs or other criminal offences, even if these are only punishable according to the law applicable in the place where the offence was committed,
• for rental to a third party or for the commercial transport of passengers
• for any other use going beyond that agreed by contract, in particular driving on terrain not intended for the purpose.

7.2 The Vehicle must be treated carefully and appropriately and properly locked on all occasions. The regulations and technical rules applicable to its use must be complied with. Its running condition, in particular oil, fuel, Adblue and water levels and tire pressure, must be monitored. The Hirer undertakes to check regularly to make sure that the Vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.

7.3 All Vehicles are non-smoking Vehicles. This means that you may not smoke (or vape) in any part of the Vehicle. If evidence of smoking/vaping inside Rental Vehicle is found Hirer will be charged 1500 euros for each smoker/vaper. Cleaning expenses caused by noncompliance with regulations must be borne by the Hirer. Any costs, which may be incurred by ventilation or for elimination of contamination with smoke, including lost profits resulting from temporary non-availability of the Vehicle for hire owing to these circumstances, shall also be borne by the Hirer. Pets are not allowed in the Vehicle.

7.4 If evidence of violation of the provisions in the aforementioned paragraphs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 can be provided, the Rental Company may terminate the lease without notice.

 

8. What to do in the event of an accident

8.1 After an accident, theft or damage by fire or collision with a wild animal, the police must be informed immediately and also the rental station (for Telephone Number see rental contract), at the latest immediately after the working day following the day of the accident/incident. It is not permitted to accept any third-party claims as valid.

8.2 Even in the case of very slight damage, the Hirer must prepare a detailed written report for the Rental Company, including a sketch. If, for whatever reason, the Hirer fails to draw up such report and if, because of that, the insurance company refuses to pay the damage, the Hirer shall be obliged to pay full compensation for the damage.

8.3 The accident report must in particular include the names and addresses of anyone involved and any witnesses, together with the license numbers of all Vehicles involved and has to be over handed filled out and signed by Drop Off latest towards Rental Company.

9. Journeys abroad

Journeys abroad but within Europe are permitted only by Rental’s Company prior approval and with additional cost. Journeys to countries outside of Europe are subject to the prior approval of the Rental Company. Journeys to areas affected by war or crisis are prohibited.

 

10. Defects in the Vehicle

10.1 Any claims to compensation by the Hirer on the basis of defects for which the Rental Company is not responsible are hereby excluded.

10.2 Any defects in the Vehicle or its fittings/equipment, which are discovered after the commencement of the hire must be reported to the Rental Company in writing by the Hirer by returning of Vehicle.

 

11. Hirer’s Responsibilities

11.1 Hirer is responsible for all fuel costs, tolls, traffic violations, parking fees, campsite fees, speeding tickets, or other fines, fees, or any charges. Rental Company may charge Hirer an administrative fee.

11.2 Hirer’s failure to adhere to the instructions and guidelines provided by Rental Company in verbal, visual or written form constitutes improper use of  Vehicle and may result in damage to or decreased function in  Vehicle or its systems. Thus, Hirer will be required to pay Rental Company for repairs and lost use of  Vehicle or its systems if any and all damage or malfunctions occur from improper use of Vehicle.

11.3 Hirer must operate the Rental Vehicle safely in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and in compliance with all terms and conditions of the Rental Contract.

11.4 Hirer must comply with/to:

passenger seating “seat belt” law

traffic rules & regulations

speed limits

not smoking inside the Rental Vehicle

not driving in fatigue state

not be distracted from phone usage

not permit any repairs or adjustments to be made to the Rental Vehicle without the express authorization of the Rental Company.

11.5 Hirer shall park the Vehicle in safe areas and always ensure that the Vehicle is in locked position & secured with keys removed when away from Vehicle. The keys must always be in possession of the Hirer.

11.6 Hirer shall always keep attention for warning light switches on Vehicle’s display. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine so Hirer will be held responsible.

11.7 Hirer is responsible to guarantee that the vehicle always has both Fuel and AdBlue required for circulation without damaging the engine.

11.8 Hirer agrees & acknowledges that:

-Driving near trees, branches, bushes is strictly prohibited. Avoid parking the vehicle on inclines or slopes.

-Driving into sand (beach/sea), mud, snow, non-public, unpaved, off roads is not permitted at any time.

-Driving in narrow streets or parking underground is strictly prohibited.

 

 

 

12. Hirer’s liability, insurance

12.1 In accordance with the principles of a comprehensive insurance, the Rental Company will indemnify the Hirer from liability subject to an excess of € 2,500 per damage to be borne by the Hirer in case of damage subject to full comprehensive insurance per case of damage.

12.2 The indemnity against liability described in Subsection 12.1 will not apply if the Hirer causes a loss/damage deliberately or by gross negligence.

12.3 If the Hirer causes loss/damage culpably, he will additionally be liable in the following cases:

if loss/damage was caused by impaired ability to drive due to drugs or alcohol

if the Hirer or a driver to whom the Hirer has supplied the Vehicle leaves the site of an accident without justification

if the Hirer fails to call the police to an accident, contrary to the obligation imposed by Section 8

if the Hirer breaches any other obligations imposed by Section 8

if loss/damage is due to usage prohibited by Subsection 7.1

if loss/damage is due to a breach of an obligation imposed by Subsection 7.2

if loss/damage is due to a breach of an obligation imposed by Section 11

if loss/damage is caused by an unauthorized driver to whom the Hirer has supplied the Vehicle

if loss/damage is due to a failure to take account of the Vehicle’s dimensions

if loss/damage is due to a failure to comply with load regulations.

if damage is caused by the use of the wrong fuel (Incorrect refuelling), if water, oil or AdBlue is not refilled and warning indicators in the vehicle have been disregarded; the insurance does not cover the damages. This also counts for interior damages and incorrect operation of for instance awning, water and fuel tank.

12.4 Personal property of the Hirer, which is damaged – or lost – as a result of an accident or theft is not insured.

12.5 The Hirer is liable for all fees, charges, fines and penalties imposed upon the Rental Company in connection with the use of the Vehicle, unless these are incurred due to the fault of the Rental Company. The Rental Company reserves the right to deduct the fees, charges, fines and penalties from the clients’ credit card. Additional handling charges are subject to the dis- played pricing lists at the rental stations.

12.6 More than one Hirer will be generally and severally liable.

 

13. Rental Company’s liability, expiry by limitation

13.1 The rental vehicle is insured by a third party liability insurance with at least the legal amount of coverage.

13.2 The Rental Company bears liability for deliberate action and gross negligence. In the case of simple negligence the Rental Company is only liable for foreseeable loss/ damage typical of the type of contract concerned where there is a breach of an obligation the meeting of which is of particular importance for the achievement of the purpose of the contract (cardinal obligation). This standard of liability also applies in cases of obstacles to performance at the time of the conclusion of the contract.

13.3 The above limitations and exclusions of liability do not apply to claims based on injury to life, limb or health or infringements of liberty.

13.4 Claims, which are not excluded according to paragraph 12.1 but were only limited in scope shall become statute-barred within a year of the end of the year of the claim being created and the circumstances justifying the claim and the debtor’s identity being disclosed to the creditor or the creditor, without gross negligence, being considered to be aware of such circumstances or identity. With the exception of claims for damages which are based on loss of life, physical injury, health hazards or the loss of freedom and claims based on the product liability act, claims for damages shall become statute- barred – with no consideration being given as to whether the creditor was aware of the circumstances and identity or, without gross negligence, should have been aware of such circumstances and identity – within five years of the end of the year in which the claim was created.

13.5 The Rental Company Terms and conditions apply. These are provided at the rental depot during pick-up and are published on our website.

14. Storage and forwarding of personal data

14.1 The Hirer agrees to the Rental Company storing personal data.

14.2 The Rental Company may forward these data to third parties with a justified interest if the statements made in the rental are incorrect in essential points or the rented Vehicle is not returned within 24 hours of the expiry of the rental period (also extended, if need be) or if rental claims have to be made in judicial reminder proceedings or checks presented by the Hirer are not honored. In addition, the data can be forwarded to all the authorities responsible for prosecution of offences against public order and criminal offences in the event of the Hirer actually behaving dishonestly or sufficient indications here for existing. This is done, for example, in the event of wrong information for the rental, presentation of forged personal documents or such reported as having been lost, failure to return the Vehicle, failure to notify a technical defect, road traffic offences or similar.

15. GPS Tracking System

The Rental Company´s Vehicles are equipped with GPS and GPS Tracking System and/or an event data recorder.

Remote monitoring and processing may be included for the collection of Vehicle’s data, such as location, speed, odometer, fuel level, engine condition, temperatures and other elements that may be deemed necessary. Owner may monitor or disable the Vehicle through such systems if it is necessary, without warning, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Owner’s intentions are to ensure the safety of the Hirer, passengers and Rental Vehicle at any time and keep the Hirer update about any breach of the Rental Contract, misuse of Rental Vehicle, emergency assistance, unlawful and non-conformity acts.

Protection of human life and legitimate use of Rental Vehicles is the reason of processing such data.

 

16. Warnings and Precautions of Vehicles’ Usage

In order to start the Vehicle, make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for the warning lights and to switch off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started. Ensure that the seat is locked in driving position before starting the vehicle.

Always drive with both hands on the steering wheel so that, if the air bags must be deployed, they may do so freely. Do not drive with your body bent forward. Keep your back straight against the backrest.

Press the clutch pedal fully to change gears correctly. It is therefore essential that there is nothing under the pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of the pedals.

The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.

Always remove the key when you leave your vehicle to prevent someone from accidentally operating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked uphill or reverse gear if the vehicle is parked downhill. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Securely close all windows, doors and skylights.

If the needle for the engine coolant temperature reaches the red area, stop the engine immediately and contact roadside assistance and Owner.

Avoid strong and/or continuous scratching with clothing accessories such as metal buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and the like, as these items cause stress of the cover fabric that could lead threads to break and damage the upholstery.

For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and pelvis.

Once you have released the adjustment lever, always check that the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it back and forth. If it is not locked, the seat may move unexpectedly and make you lose control of the vehicle.

Before putting on the front seat belts, make sure that the armrests are in vertical position.

Before unfastening the belts and getting out of the vehicle, ensure that the outer armrest (door side) is fully raised.

Do not place heavy loads on the flap with the vehicle in motion because they could be thrown against the vehicle occupants in the event of sudden braking or impacts, causing severe injury.

Always keep the forced ventilation (in the roof hoods and in the floor panel) and the mushroom ventilators open, do not cover them.

Do not travel with passengers seated in the 3rd row with the 2nd row bench folded over. Do not place objects of any type on the backrest of the 2^nd bench with the row folded over: in the event of impact or sharp braking they could be thrown against the occupants of the vehicle casing serious injury.

 

All adjustments must be carried out only with the vehicle stationary and the engine off. Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head, rather than the neck, rests on them. Only when they are adjusted in this manner can they serve their intended purpose. To take best advantage of the protection provided by the head restraint, adjust the seat back so that you are sitting up straight and your head is as close to the head restraint as possible.

At least two people are needed to remove the bench. When refitting the bench, ensure that it is correctly locked to the floor guides.

As the driver’s exterior mirror is curved, it may slightly alter the perception of distance of the reflected image. Further, the reflective surface of the lower part of the exterior mirrors is parabolic to increase the field of view. The reflected image size is thus reduced and gives the impression that the reflected item is further away than it actually is. When driving the mirrors should always remain in position 1.

The heater burns fuel in the same way as the engine, though to a lesser extent. To prevent poisoning and asphyxiation, the supplementary heater must never be turned on, even for short periods, in closed environments such as a garage or workshops without extraction fans for the exhaust gases.

Never use the windscreen wipers to remove layers of snow or ice from the windscreen. In such conditions, the windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive stress and the overload cut-out, which prevents operation for a few seconds, may intervene.

When travelling with the cruise control active, never move the gear lever to neutral. If the device is faulty, turn it OFF.

Improper use of the electric windows can be dangerous. Before and during operation, always check that no-one is exposed to the risk of being injured either directly by the moving window or through objects getting caught or by being hit. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to anyone remaining in the car due to accidental operation of the electric windows.

Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your vehicle is fitted with this system. Your driving style must always be suited to the road conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is always responsible for road safety.

Parking  manoeuvres are always the driver’s responsibility. When making these manoeuvres, always make sure that no people (especially children) or animals are present in your manoeuvering space. The parking sensors serve to assist the driver, but must never allow his attention to lapse during potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even those executed at low speeds.

For correct operation, sensors must always be clean from mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch or damage the sensors while cleaning them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The sensors should be washed using clean water with the addition of car shampoo if necessary.

The vehicle should always be evacuated after the key has been removed or turned to the OFF position. When refuelling, make sure that the car is switched off with the key in the OFF position.

Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal stroke.

If you accidentally introduce other types of fuel into the tank, do not start the engine. Empty the tank. If the engine has been run for even an extremely limited amount of time, you must not only drain the fuel tank, but the rest of the supply circuit as well.

Each seat belt must be used by only one person. Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger’s lap and a single belt to protect them both fig. 150. In general, do not place any objects between the person and belt.

Do not place a cradle seat facing backwards on the front seat if the passenger side air bag is on. Deployment of the air bag in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby regardless of the severity of the collision. It is advisable to always carry children in a child seat on the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event of a collision. If you need to carry a child on the front passenger seat in a cradle seat facing backwards, the passenger side air bags (front and side bags, for versions/markets, where provided) must be deactivated using the setup menu. It is important to check the performed deactivation on the warning light on the instrument panel. The passenger seat must also be slid back as far as possible in order to avoid the child seat from coming into contact with the dashboard.

Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel, the dashboard in the passenger side air bag area and the seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger side of the dashboard since they could interfere with correct inflation of the passenger air bag and also cause serious injury to the passengers.

Never rest your head, arms or elbows on the doors, on the windows or in the window bag area as this could cause injuries during the inflation phase. Never lean your head, arms or elbows out of the window.

Do not travel carrying objects in your lap, in front of your chest or between your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause severe injury if the air bag is deployed.

When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light (with passenger’s front air bag activated) turns on and flashes for a few seconds to remind you that the passenger’s air bag will be deployed in a crash, after which it should go off.

It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The engine takes

in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle and take it out with you.

If you wish to carry petrol in a reserve tank, observe the legal restrictions and only use a tank that is type approved and properly secured to the load anchorage eyebolts. However, by doing so, you increase the risk of fire in the event of an accident.

If a vehicle is parked on a very steep gradient or with a side gradient, opening the rear door or side door could cause any unsecured items to emerge suddenly.

Ensure that you never exceed the maximum permitted weights on the front and rear axles when arranging the load on the vehicle (particularly if the vehicle is equipped with a specific trim level).

Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes, steps and pavements and avoid driving for long distances on roads not covered with snow to prevent damaging the vehicle and the roadbed.

Remember that the road holding qualities of your vehicle also depend on the correct inflation pressure of the tyres. If the pressure is too low the tyre overheats and can be seriously damaged.

 

17. 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 ventilator 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.
• Pay attention to the vehicle height while driving.
• Pay attention to the clearance height of the entrance door.

Safety instructions for driving on public roads

• When loading the vehicle, pay attention to the gross weight rating and the gross axle weight rating.
• Distribute the additional load evenly within the vehicle.
• 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.
• Close and lock all outer doors and flaps.
• In winter, clear the roof from snow and ice before starting the journey.
• Maximum speed of 100 km/h. 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 position.
• Do not underestimate the length of the vehicle. Adjust your driving technique to the vehicle size, drive with consideration and foresight. When turning into a road and when driving around bends, take the larger curve radius of the vehicle into consideration.

 

18. Driving the Motorhome

• Drive according to your abilities taking the larger dimensions and the higher weight of the vehicle into consideration.
• Always take corners in a large radius and slowly. The cornering behaviour as compared

with a passenger car changes because of the length of the vehicle and its weight.

• At driveways and crossings, the vehicle acceleration is significantly lower than that of a passenger car.
• Due to the higher weight, the vehicle braking distance is much longer than that of a passenger car.
• Pay attention to the greater height of the vehicle at gateways and trees on the side of the road.
• When driving in reverse, always have a second person assist you.
• Due to the vehicle height, the vehicle is more sensitive to crosswind.

 

For the protection of our environment, always pay attention to the following:

Always turn off the engine when the vehicle stands still. The operating temperature is reached most quickly while driving.

Never dispose of any kind of waste water and waste in the open countryside.

Empty the waste water tank and the toilet only at special waste disposal stations. These waste disposal stations are available at camping sites. Request information from local authorities.

Use environmentally-friendly chemical additives for the toilet.

Separate household waste and dispose of this waste in special waste disposal stations.

When staying in towns and communities for longer periods, always stay at special carparks for motorhomes. Obtain information about car parks and camping sites in time before starting the journey.

Always collect waste oil, lubricants and cleaning agent in suitable containers and dispose of them properly.

19. Electrical connection

If 230 V supply is available at your parking area, the electrical appliances can be connected to

this voltage supply.

Observe the fuse protection of the voltage supply.

Some vehicles have their own living area battery (special equipment). On such vehicles, electrical appliances can also be used without the 230 V connection. The 12 V supply only functions when the 12 V voltage is switched on via the control panel.