Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 282)

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Controls in detail
Transporting
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As the driver of the vehicle, you are re-
sponsible for ensuring that the load is
secured against slipping, tipping over,
rolling or falling down, whether driving in
normal traffic situations or on poor road
surfaces or as a result of having to
swerve to avoid an obstacle or applying
the brakes fully.
Failing to secure the load in accordance
with relevant requirements and sound
practice may be a punishable offense,
depending on national legislation and
the consequences that arise.
For this reason, observe the legal re-
quirements in all countries concerned.
Before each journey and at regular inter-
vals during longer journeys, check
whether the load is secure and take ad-
ditional action to improve any incorrect
or inadequate safety measures.
̈ Fill up any empty spaces between
the load and the load compartment
walls or wheel arches in a form-fit-
ting manner. For this purpose, use
solid transport aids, such as chocks,
wooden blocks or storage cushions.
̈ Secure tilt and tip-resistant loads in
all directions by using the lashing
points or lashing eyes and load rails
in the load compartment or on the
load surface, according to your vehi-
cle's equipment.
Only use lashing materials that have
been tested according to valid stan-
dards, such as lashing nets and
straps.
Securing a load
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Information about how to secure a
load correctly can be obtained from
the manufacturers of transport aids
or lashing materials for securing
loads.
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