Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING Risk of injury due to adjusting
vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraints, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion.
R
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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Before starting the drive system: adjust
the driver's seat, the head restraints, the
steering wheel and the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering wheel
3
, seat belt
2
and driver's seat
1
:
R
You are sitting as far away from the driver's air-
bag as possible.
R
You are sitting in an upright position.
R
Your thighs are gently supported by the seat
cushion.
R
Your legs are not fully extended and you can
reach the pedals easily.
R
The back of your head is supported at eye level
by the middle part of the head restraint.
R
You can hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
R
You can move your legs without any restric-
tions.
R
You can see all of the instrument cluster dis-
plays well.
R
You have a good overview of the traffic condi-
tions.
R
Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the centre of your shoulder
and across your hips in the pelvic area.
Seats
Adjusting the front seat mechanically
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
&
WARNING Risk of injury due to adjusting
vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
R
If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraints, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion.
R
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
#
Before starting the drive system: adjust
the driver's seat, the head restraints, the
steering wheel and the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
&
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing seat adjustment
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
#
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no
one has any body parts in the sweep of
the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-
dren in the vehicle".
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the driv-
er's seat not being engaged
The driver's seat may move unexpectedly while
driving.
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Seats and stowage
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