Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
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adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
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fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel
:
, seat belt
;
and driver's seat
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:
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you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible
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you are sitting in a normal upright position
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your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
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your legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly
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the back of your head is supported at eye level
by the centre of the head restraint
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you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
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you can move your legs freely
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you can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly
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you should have a good overview of traffic
conditions
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the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
and must be routed across the centre of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area
Further related subjects:
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Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(
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page 100)
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Electrical seat adjustment (
Y
page 101)
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Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically
(
Y
page 107) or electrically (
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page 107).
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Fastening the seat belt correctly (
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page 40).
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Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (
Y
page 110).
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Storing the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(
Y
page 112).
Seats
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
key in the ignition lock.
G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
Seats
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