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Safety alarm symbol - This safety alert symbol precedes all the safety letters in these instructions. Prophylactic messages alarm y'all to possible hazards and instruct yous on how to avoid or reduce the gamble of injury.

Warning

REA D and FOLLOW all of these instructions and safe messages earlier operating the truck. Decease, DISMEMBERMENT or SERIOUS INJURY to yous, your passengers, and others on the route may effect if you do not follow these instructions. Make sure all drivers read and understand all these instructions.

Parking, bankroll and loading

ALWAYS Ready THE PARKING Brake when parking. Firmly set the parking brake and then motility the shift selector firmly into park. Always Plough ENGINE OFF before exiting cab. When facing downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb. When facing uphill, turn the wheels away from curb.

Go HELP BEFORE YOU Dorsum Up In that location are bullheaded spots backside whatever vehicle. Practice Not rely on mirrors alone. Have the helper stand up where he can be seen straight, or in your mirror, while he guides you. He should not exist in the path of the truck. If no assist tin can be constitute, walk effectually the rear of the truck and Brand Sure there are no children, pedestrians or obstructions behind you.

DO NOT Concord THE RAMP or accept the ramp extended while the truck is BACKING UP or in motion.

NEVER overload the truck. Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR), which are posted on a label inside the driver'due south door opening.

NEVER load cargo on the outside of the truck.

Practice NOT transport hazardous materials, corrosives, explosives or flammables.

NEVER go out CHILDREN or KEYS unattended in the truck.

Disturbances and emergency situations

A "disturbance" is improper treatment, oversteering or other difference of the truck from its intended path, due to ane or more causes (improper loading, steering inputs, excessive speed, crosswinds, passing vehicles, crude roads, tire blowout, trailer sway or whipping, etc.).

If a DISTURBANCE OCCURS, DO Non steer or brake. Let off the gas pedal to irksome down. Steering or braking during a disturbance tin crusade a loss of command or crash.

If a Bicycle GOES OFF THE PAVED ROADWAY, Practice NOT steer sharply and DO Non restriction. Permit off the gas pedal and slow down beneath 25 mph. Then steer gradually back onto the roadway. Proceed with caution entering traffic.

Tiresome down

Avoid CRASHES by slowing down. Reduce your speed from what y'all would commonly drive your car under similar road conditions.

DRIVE DEFENSIVELY – anticipate stops, brake early and never follow closely.

Earlier going downhill, wearisome downward and shift the transmission into a lower gear, let off the gas pedal and allow the engine to assist you control your speed. DO Non RIDE BRAKES on downgrade

Slow down for curves, adverse atmospheric condition, hazardous road conditions, road construction and expressway exits.

While on the road

Employ the checklist at the stop of these instructions while on the road.

ALWAYS wear your seat chugalug. Be sure children are properly restrained.

Rear-facing infant seats should never exist placed in the front seat of a truck equipped with a passengerside air bag. A child may exist seriously injured if an activated airbag strikes the child restraint.

Exercise NOT drive when yous are drawn, sleepy or distracted. Avoid driving at nighttime.

NEVER use a cell phone when driving. If you need to employ a cell telephone, observe a safe place to exit the roadway.

NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or any substance that might impair your vision, judgment or power to control the vehicle.

NEVER allow passengers to ride in the cargo area or on the truck exterior. Passengers adventure injury due to shifting cargo, asphyxiation and lack of standoff protection.

EXHAUST FUMES ARE LETHAL. DO Non operate the engine in a confined expanse where exhaust fumes could enter through doors or windows. DO Not sleep in the truck with the engine running.

Overhead clearance

U-Booty TRUCKS ARE TALLER THAN PASSENGER CARS. If you don't know the overhead clearance, become out of the truck and make certain that you lot are articulate of any obstruction. Do NOT GUESS.

Sentinel out for drive-through restaurants and motel overhangs, service-station canopies, bridges, balconies, roof eaves, porch awnings, electrical wires and tree limbs. Many overhead obstructions are not posted for clearance.

Loading

Load heavy items first

Load the heaviest items first, in front end and on the floor. Load lightest items last, on the acme and to the rear. Pack all items closely and firmly. Secure partial loads with rope, as close to the front end of the cargo expanse as possible. NEVER load cargo on the outside of the truck. Exist sure the cargo door is closed and latched deeply.

Do not overload

Every U-Haul truck has a maximum (fully loaded) gross weight label on the commuter's side doorpost. NEVER load the truck so that it exceeds the listed GVWR and GAWR. If in doubt, bank check the weight on a commercial or state scale. (Encounter the Xanthous Pages under "Scales, Public.") To bank check GVWR and GAWR weigh the truck with; full fuel tank, all occupants, all cargo and trailer tongue weight if towing.

Trailers

Well-nigh U-Haul trucks are fully equipped to tow a trailer. If you plan to tow a U-Booty trailer, you lot will be provided with the appropriate equipment and instructions. Read the U-Haul Trailer User Instruction s thoroughly. Follow the instructions on how to properly load and operate your truck/trailer combination.

If you plan to tow your own trailer, check with a U-Booty representative to determine the maximum trailer weight you lot tin tow. Make sure your trailer is properly loaded, that the coupler and safety chains are attached and that the trailer lights are working properly. Encounter your trailer owner's manual for more information.

Hazardous materials

DO NOT send chancy materials, corrosives, explosives or flammables, such as gasoline or paint thinner. A container that is near empty is but as dangerous as a full one. Flammables may explode or ignite through spontaneous combustion from vehicle movement.

Empty and air out the tanks on backyard mowers, camping stoves and lanterns before loading.

Propane tanks must exist secured standing upright, with the fuel hose disconnected, valve airtight and checked for leaks before transporting.

NEVER fill a portable fuel container IN or ON the truck. Set tanks on the basis to fill to avoid static electricity and prevent sparks.

Securely close and properly package household cleaning products.

Loading ramps

U-Booty designed the loading ramp to assistance yous load and unload the truck. Make SURE the loading ramp is completely stored and latched before you put the truck in motion. Follow ramp operating instructions on the decal in the cargo area of the truck.

Footwear

When loading or driving a U-Booty truck wear fully enclosed shoes with slip-resistant soles, such as tennis shoes or piece of work shoes. Flip-flops and sandals practise not provide protection from falling objects or sharp edges of your cargo. You are besides more likely to sideslip and fall when wearing flip-flops or sandals.

Wet floors

If the floor of the cargo box or the loading ramp become contaminated (wet, oily, other), remove all contaminate from that surface. You may slip and fall when walking on a contaminated surface.

Driving

Go familiar with controls first

Earlier driving, familiarize yourself with the driver controls and accessories. Be certain you understand how to operate the manual shift and parking brake controls before starting engine. Locate the switches for lights, wipers, climate controls, etc. Arrange mirrors as needed.

Stopping and following distance

U-Booty trucks are heavier than passenger cars, especially when loaded. This means it will take yous longer to stop.

Allow at to the lowest degree four seconds between yous and the vehicle in front of you. First counting when the back of the vehicle in forepart of you passes a stock-still object, such as a line or scissure in the road. If the front of your vehicle reaches the object before the end of the 4 seconds, increase your distance.

If you lot are driving in adverse weather condition, such equally rain, snowfall, or fog, use at to the lowest degree a 5 second gap.

If a disturbance occurs:

Let off the gas pedal. NEVER speed up to try to control a disturbance.

DO Non apply your brakes.

HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL in a straight- ahead position. Exercise NOT attempt to control the disturbance by turning the steering wheel.

Afterwards a disturbance has stopped:

Pull a condom distance off the roadway and finish. Get all occupants out of the truck and abroad from the roadway.

Cheque the cargo to make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the truck is loaded heavier in front end and not overloaded.

Cheque that all the tires are properly inflated and that all lug nuts are tight.

If towing a trailer, make certain it is properly loaded. Trailers must be loaded heavier in the front one-half to prevent trailer sway or WHIPPING. Encounter the U-Booty Trailer User Instructions for more than information.

If the disturbance persists, contact the nearest U-Haul representative and take them inspect or exchange the truck.

Passing

Your truck is heavier and longer than a passenger vehicle and will require more time and distance to laissez passer. Practise NOT laissez passer on hills or curves.

Hills

Shift into lower gears to prevent the truck from jerking due to engine lugging when traveling up hills. This volition improve gas mileage and reduce engine overheating.

DO NOT ride the brake pedal while going downhill. Prolonged use of your brakes results in overheating and possible loss of braking. When you demand to slow down, apply the restriction pedal and slow down below the intended speed. Then let completely off the brake pedal. Repeat this braking wheel equally needed.

Road shoulders

If a bicycle goes off the paved roadway:

DO NOT plow the steering wheel sharply.

Do Not apply your brakes.

Let off the gas pedal and slow down below 25 mph. Then steer gradually back on the roadway. Proceed with caution entering traffic.

Precipitous corners

Avoid turning too precipitous on corners, in gas stations or parking lots. Considering the truck is longer the truck rear stop will rails within the turn and may sideswipe a vehicle or object. Drive slightly past the corner before turning or plow wider than you would with a machine to avoid this. Or simply plan alee and avoid sharp turns where you tin can.

Steep driveways

When driving on steep driveways or angled incline transitions, the rear bumper may drag or get stuck, peculiarly after loading. The parking brake as well may not hold on excessively steep inclines. Avert driving or parking on steep inclines, park in an alternate location.

If a truck gets stuck

If truck becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, other; do non attempt to get information technology out by spinning wheels or revving engine – this may impairment the truck and you will exist held responsible. Go assistance at myuhaul.com or call the Roadside Assist number under BREAKDOWN S below, and U-Haul will help you.

Servicing-truck

Refueling

Shut off engine before refueling. Extinguish all smoking materials and open flames. Remove fuel-tank cap slowly to vent whatever pressure inside the tank.

Avoid spilling fuel. Hot engine frazzle can ignite flammable vapors, causing a fire or explosion.

Be sure to use correct fuel, refer to labeling on truck.

Tire pressure

Set all tires to the proper pressure. Observe the recommended COLD pressure on the tire decals located on the truck. Tire pressures become up during driving. Practice NOT let off this extra force per unit area.

Engine oil

You should cheque engine oil at each fuel stop. Use simply the grade of oil that is listed on the decal in the engine compartment. Continue the engine oil level between the ADD and Full marks. Save receipts for reimbursement when you render your truck.

If your truck is equipped with a tilt engine hood, pull information technology open only from the front handle.

Coolant

NEVER loosen the radiator cap when engine is HOT. Doing so can cause HOT coolant to spray out under pressure. Check radiator level merely when engine is COLD.

Breakdowns

Immediately park your truck in a condom place, completely off the roadway. Turn on your emergency flashers. Get all occupants out of the vehicle and away from the roadway.

Assemble and identify the emergency warning triangles on the roadway, equally traffic permits. Assembly and placement instructions are shown backside passengers seat, or on the back of the passenger-side visor.

If you must continue on the roadway to achieve a prophylactic identify off the road, turn on your emergency flashers and proceed with caution.

If necessary, drive on a flat tire to reach a rubber place completely off the roadway. Drive slowly.

If the truck's mechanical trouble is small and it can be safely driven, go on to the nearest U-Haul location, get help at myuhaul.co m or call Roadside Assistance at 1-800-528-0355.

If the mechanical problem is major or if the truck is inoperable or cannot be driven safely, go help at myuhaul.co m or call Roadside Assist at 1-800-528-0355. Exist prepared to give your exact location and a callback telephone number. Have your contract with yous when you telephone call. They will have a U-Booty representative contact you and do any is necessary.

Accidents

In instance of an accident, get anybody out of the vehicle and completely off the roadway. Telephone call an ambulance if anyone is injured. Notify the police as before long every bit possible and then written report the accident at myuhaul.co m or call Roadside Aid at 1-800-528-0355.

Driving checklist

(Use at each terminate)

Earlier driving

Fasten safety restraints.
Properly adjust mirrors.
Go familiar with controls.

Backing and loading

Before backing, check behind the truck for pedestrians and obstructions.
Secure load in cargo area.
Cargo door closed and latched deeply.

On the road

Dull downwards to avoid crashes
Conceptualize stops. Brake early.
Exist alert and drive defensively.
Cease for residue when you get tired.

At stops

Firmly fix parking restriction.
Shift transmission firmly into park and turn engine off.
Cheque connections if towing a trailer.
Check tire condition.
Cheque that all lights are working.
Remove keys and lock the truck.

Remember - crashes are acquired by:

Commuter mistake or Inattention.
Excessive speed.
Following too closely.

You should always

Load the truck heavier in front.
Reduce your normal driving speed.
Wear your seat belt.

Source: https://www.uhaul.com/Tips/Loading/Truck-User-Instructions-123/