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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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