GENERAL INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONSGENERAL INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS
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RADIO AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Auxiliary electrical power connections are
provided to assist the fitting of radio
telecommunication equipment. These are three
two-pin connectors inside the driver's
compartment on the fuse board immediately
behind the fascia fuse box cover. One is
controlled by the ignition switch and two are fed
from the battery and controlled by a battery
protection relay (see later text for information
concerning the battery protection and warning
system). Note: whilst positions are provided for
these auxiliary power connections in the
underbonnet fuse box, fuses are not installed.
Whoever fits auxiliary equipment will need to
supply and fit the relevant fuses to the fuse box.
A 12 volt, 10 Amp power outlet is provided in
the front compartment for use with portable
equipment.
ALWAYS ENSURE RADIO TELEPHONE
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IS FITTED
BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL AND DRAW
THEIR ATTENTION TO THIS FACILITY BUILT
INTO YOUR VEHICLE
TAXIMETER
You should be aware that defects which arise in
the operation of the taximeter and the related
vehicle electrical and electronic systems may
not be covered by warranty.
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
WARNING:
The electrical systems fitted to your
vehicle incorporates equipment and
electronic devices which are adequately
protected by fuses and other forms of
electrical protection to minimise any risk of
overheating or damage to components of the
vehicle. To prevent the risk of fire or noxious
fumes resulting from incorrect electrical
modifications or the fitting of additional
equipment, modifications or additions should
only be made by a competent and suitably
qualified auto electrician, so that vehicle
wiring is not overloaded and any additional
equipment is positioned with adequate
wiring and fuses. LTI Vehicles accepts no
responsibility for any damage caused by
incorrectly installed additional equipment.
LTI Vehicles recognises that taxis often stand
with the engine off, but with exterior and interior
lights and auxiliaries switched on and this can
quickly discharge the battery. In order to assist
the operator in routine taxi operation your
vehicle is fitted with a protection and warning
system that will turn off the auxiliary electrical
power connections 30 minutes after the vehicle
is vacated. This will prevent any auxiliaries that
might be left on from discharging the battery
any further. You will also be notified with an
audible signal one minute before the auxiliaries
are switched off. See the information on
automatic switching-off of the interior lights on
page 20 which also limits the risk of battery
discharge.
WARNING:
If additional equipment is installed on
the vehicle and it is not connected via
the auxiliary outputs provided, the vehicle
battery may become discharged to the point
where the vehicle will not start.
Always fit fuses of the capacity indicated on
the label fitted to the fascia fuse box and
electrical relay access cover and the plan of
underbonnet fuses and electrical relays
shown later in this book.Noxious fumes from
overheating electrical components can be
dangerous when inhaled. Never continue to
operate a vehicle which is suspected of
having an electrical failure.
OILS, FLUIDS AND SOLVENTS
Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oils may cause serious skin disorders
including dermatitis and cancer. Excessive
contact with used oils should be avoided -
always use barrier cream and wash thoroughly
after contact.
Many liquids and other substances used in
motor vehicles are poisonous and should under
no circumstances be consumed, or allowed to
come into contact with open wounds. These
substances, among others, include anti-freeze,
brake fluid, fuel, windscreen washer additives,
vehicle cleaning materials, all lubricants and
adhesives. Keep all such substances out of the
reach of children.
Always dispose of used oils and solvents etc. at
an approved Public Waste Disposal facility.
Never pour such material into the public
drainage system or allow them to seep into the
soil.
SERVICE INTERVALS
Your vehicle is designed to operate on a 10,000
mile service interval. Information on vehicle
servicing is included later in this book.