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WARNING<br />

Even if the vehicle is stationary<br />

on a steep hill or<br />

sideways incline, goods not properly<br />

secured could fall out when the<br />

back or side doors are opened.<br />

WARNING<br />

Observe the enforced rules<br />

if you need to carry a spare<br />

can of petrol. Only use a homologated<br />

can and secure it to the load<br />

anchoring eyebolts. Even given<br />

these precautions, the risk of fire in<br />

the event of an accident is increased.<br />

In addition to these general precautions,<br />

some simple measures could enhance<br />

driving safety, comfort and the<br />

length of the vehicle’s life:<br />

– distribute the load evenly over the<br />

load floor: if you need to concentrate<br />

it all in one point choose the part between<br />

the axles;<br />

– remember that the lower the load<br />

is, the lower the vehicle’s centre of<br />

gravity will be, contributing to a safe<br />

drive; you should therefore always position<br />

the heavier goods at the bottom;<br />

– finally, remember that the way in<br />

which the vehicle moves is influenced<br />

by the weight being carried. In particular,<br />

stopping distance lengthens particularly<br />

at high speed.<br />

CHEAP RUNNING<br />

THAT RESPECTS<br />

THE ENVIRONMENT<br />

Environmental protection has been<br />

one of the guiding principles in the<br />

production of the <strong>Ducato</strong>. It is no accident<br />

that its pollution control equipment<br />

is much more effective than that<br />

required by current legislation.<br />

Nonetheless, the environment cannot<br />

get by without a concerted effort<br />

from everyone. By following a few simple<br />

rules you can avoid harming the<br />

environment and often cut down fuel<br />

consumption at the same time.<br />

On this subject, a few useful tips have<br />

been given below to supplement those<br />

marked by symbol # at various points<br />

of the handbook. You are asked to<br />

read both the former and latter carefully.<br />

GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE<br />

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