GAC GA8, Manual

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3.1.2 Correct sitting posture of the driver and
passengers
Correct sitting posture of the driver
Whether the driver's sitting posture is correct
directly affects the driver's fatigue level and driving
safety. Before driving, the driver should do the
following:
–
Sit up straight and adjust the seat back to a
suitable position so that the back fits
completely the seat back.
– Adjust the seat position so that all pedals can
be operated effectively with slightly bent legs.
– Correctly adjust the head restraint of the
seat. => See Page 89
– Fasten the seat belt correctly. => See Page 15
– Adjust the steering wheel position. => See
Page 34
WARNING
During driving, the driver must not adjust
the seat, head restraint or steering wheel;
otherwise the car may be out of control,
leading to an accident.
Correct sitting posture of the passengers
To guarantee the safety of the passengers and
reduce the risk of casualties, the passengers
should do the following:
–
Sit up straight and adjust the head restraint of
the seat correctly. =>See Page 89
– The front passenger should adjust the
distance between the seat and the instrument
panel according to his or her own needs.
– The front passenger should adjust the seat
back to a suitable position so that the back fits
completely the seat back.
– Fasten the seat belt correctly. => See Page 15
– The passenger should place both feet on the
floor.
– The child passenger, if any, must use
appropriate child safety seat for protection in
accordance with applicable regulations. =>
SeePage 25
WARNING
• It is forbidden to install a child safety
seat in the front passenger’s seat.
• If the front passenger is too close to the
instrument panel, the SRS will not
provide effective protection.
• During driving, correct sitting posture
must be maintained and seat belts must
be fastened correctly to avoid injuries
caused by emergency braking or
accidents.
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3. Instructions for Safe Operation