Mondial Designs Limited HB095 2008, Owner'S Handbook Manual

preparing for the road

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preparing for the road

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releasing the seat belt: 

Press the red release button, the tongue will be 
ejected from the buckle.
-   The belt is designed for use by one person 

and must not be put around a child seated 
on a person’s lap.

-   The belt is suitable for restraining most 

child seats and boosters.

-   The belt should at all times be adjusted and 

used in accordance with the instructions. 

No excessive slackness should be present.

-   Once installed the diagonal should pass 

across the centre of the shoulder and the 
buckle should lie just on or below the hip.

-   Avoid twisting the webbing during use. 

Webbing must not be allowed to chafe 
against sharp edges.

-   Do not make alterations or additions to  

the belt.

-   Belts that have been cut, frayed, damaged 

or stressed through impact should be 
replaced. After impact the motorhome 
anchorage points should also be checked.

-   To clean use warm soapy water only.
-   Periodic inspection of the installation will 

ensure reliability of the seat belt.

drIvInG LIcence

Licences issued to drivers who passed their 
car driving test before 1st January 1997 include 

categories B+E and C1+E which gives them 

entitlement to drive motor vehicles up to  

7500kg MTPLM.

Drivers who passed their test on or after this 

date have category B entitlement only, which 

restricts the entitlement to motor vehicles 

with up to 8 passenger seats and an MTPLM 

of up to 3500kg with trailers up to 750kg 

MTPLM (4250kg combined) or larger trailers 

providing the combination of the trailer and 
towing vehicle does not exceed 3500kg and 

the MTPLM of the trailer does not exceed the 

unladen weight of the towing vehicle.
Drivers who passed their test on or after the 1st 
January 1997 will need to take an additional 

test(s) to gain the B+E and C1+E entitlement.

A number of Swift Group motorhomes have 

an MTPLM greater than 3500kg, therefore 

you must check you have the driving licence 
entitlement for the vehicle you drive.

veHIcLe cLaSSIfIcatIonS

Motorhomes up to 3500kg MTPLM are P/LGV 
(Private Light Goods Vehicles), motorhomes with 
an MTPLM over 3500kg and up to 7500kg are P/

HGV (Private Heavy Goods Vehicles). These are 
used in defining MOT classifications and vehicle 

excise duty (road tax) classifications.

advIce on towInG

the rear step must be removed before fitting 
a towbar.

The towing capability of each motorhome 
differs depending on the specific chassis and 
engine types, (see ‘Towing Capabilities’ in your 
specification handbook).
This takes account of the maximum front and 
rear axle loadings as well as the minimum 

front axle loading in two conditions, MRO and 
MTPLM condition.  

Towing in these, and any other condition 
requires sensible loading and distribution of 
payloads to ensure the requirements of the 
towing capability table are met.
When towing, the demands on both the 
vehicle and driver increase. A trailer reduces 
manoeuvrability, the ability to climb hills, 
acceleration and braking capacity and makes 
the vehicle handle and corner differently.  
It will also increase the fuel consumption of  
the vehicle.
Always brake in good time. Special care must 
be taken when descending gradients. Change 
down before going down a steep hill so the 

do not use it on other models or use the spare 
wheel of other models on your motorhome.
The jack should only be used for changing 
a wheel on the motorhome with which it is 
provided. In no case should it be used for repairs 
under the motorhome. Incorrect positioning of 
the jack may cause the jacked motorhome to fall.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted 
as soon as possible. Do not grease the threads 
of bolts before installing them: they may slip out.
Fasten the wheel cap correctly to prevent 

the wheel from coming free in motion. Never 
tamper with the inflation valve. Never place 

tools between the rim and tyre. Ensure that all 
tyres have the correct pressure. 
If a wheel or tyre fitted to a wheel is changed 
any replacement must be of the same type of 
construction and size.
The law requires that the tyres and pressures 
must be suitable for the use to which they 
are being put. The minimum tread depth 
must be 1.6mm throughout a continuous 
band comprising the centre three-quarters 
of the breadth of the tread and around the 
circumference of the tyre.
Please refer to the wheel replacement section 
in the FIAT user handbook for specific detail 
including illustrations and tyre pressure 
information. This may also be displayed 
adjacent to the driver’s door.

dedIcated traveLLInG 
paSSenGer SeatInG

Seat belts are fitted to all travelling seats. 
Travelling seats are designated by the 
manufacturer and vary according to the layout 
you have purchased. Each seat is homologated 
i.e. tested to all relevant safety requirements. 

NEVER travel in or attempt to install a seatbelt 

to a non-designated seat.

warnInG: Side facing seats are designed 
for habitational use only, not for use when 
the vehicle is in motion.

Seat belts and legislation 

Designated driver and passenger seats are 

fitted with seat belts and MUST be worn. 

Children, aged up to 3 years of age, must wear 
an appropriate child restraint suitable for their 
age and weight. Children from 3 years of age 
and up to 135cm (4’5”) in height, or 12 years 
of age, whichever is reached first must use a 
restraint suitable for their age. 
Children over 135cm (4’5”) in height or aged 12 
or 13 years must wear a seat belt. 

fig 1

Note: It is the legal responsibility of the driver 

To ensure children aged up to 14 years old are 
suitably restrained. 
For passengers aged 14 and over, it is their 
responsibility (not the driver) that a seat belt  
is worn. 
Designated passenger seats within the 
habitational compartment of your motorhome 
are identified (fig. 1). 
Seat belts are fitted for your safety and must 
be worn unless a ‘Certificate of Exemption from 

Compulsory Seat Belt Wearing’ is held. This 

Certificate must be produced if asked for by the 
Police – seat belt offences can result in a fine.

tHree poInt Seat BeLtS

This section refers to the seat belts located in 
the habitation area of your motorhome.

fastening the seat belt: 

Insert tongue into buckle; a positive ‘click’ 
indicates correct assembly.