On new years eve, I took delivery of a brand new Mercedes-Benz Vito Crew Cab van (long wheel base).
Here's a link to the MB website with a bit of background info to the model: http://tinyurl.com/ay55n4
Over the last couple of weeks, I've noticed a few things that could potentially be a "trap" for rescuers and thought I'd give a heads up to everyone.
Ignition: check out the key. It's not broken!
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If you need to engage the park brake, push down on the pedal located against the tunnel wall.
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To disengage it, pull the handle located on the dashboard.
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Looking for the fuel cap?
1) Look at the display- see the fuel bowser? It has an arrow pointing to one side of the vehicle. It's pointing to the side of the vehicle that the fuel cap is loacted on.
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When you go to that side of the vehicle, nothing is obvious.
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You'll need to open the door to access the fuel cap.
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Need to access the hood/bonnet? Look under the dashboard on the PASSENGER side of the vehicle and pull the red lever!
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Once the hood/bonnet is open, beware of the weight for such a small hood/bonnet- use the supporting strut.
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What about batteries?
While in the hood/bonnet compartment, check out the "Jump Start" battery- this is not the "Start Up" battery.
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Looking for the start up battery? Go back to the passenger side of the vehicle and look under the seat.
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Open up the side compartment cover, and there it is!
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Need to unlock the rear doors to get to the rear seat passengers?
Press the button on the dashboard.
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If you need to make room in the rear to work on casualties, the rear seat comes out in about 10 seconds with two people.
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And finally, what about cutting metal?
Check out the message on the glass- this is visible from both the interior and exterior. Mercedes-Benz have been courteous enough to tell us where to cut!
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