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WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the 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
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
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If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
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Before starting the engine: In particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering wheel
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, seat belt
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and driver's seat
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:
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You are sitting as far away from the driver's air-
bag as possible.
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You are sitting in an upright position.
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Your thighs are gently supported by the seat
cushion.
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Your legs are not fully extended and you can
reach the pedals easily.
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The back of your head is supported at eye level
by the middle part 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 without any restric-
tions.
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You can see all of the instrument displays well.
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You have a good overview of the tra c condi-
tions.
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Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the center of your shoulder
and across your hips in the pelvic area.
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seat
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
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When adjusting a seat, make sure that no
one has any part of their body within the
sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-
dren in the vehicle".
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due to the driv-
er's seat not being engaged
The driver's seat may move unexpectedly while
driving.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
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Always make sure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
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