Correct driver's seat position
:
Steering wheel
;
Seat belts
=
Backrest
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
ment (
Y
page 67).
X
Make sure that seat
=
is correctly adjusted.
Adjusting the seats (
Y
page 69)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible
R
you are sitting in a normal upright position
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly
R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position
R
you can depress the pedals properly
X
Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
correctly (
Y
page 69).
When doing so, ensure that you have adjusted
the head restraint so that the back of your
head is supported at eye level by the centre of
the head restraint.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 67).
X
Make sure that steering wheel
:
is adjusted
correctly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
Y
page 72).
When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure
that:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R
you can move your legs freely
R
you can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly
X
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 32).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt
;
properly (
Y
page 34).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your shoulder
R
be routed across your hips in the pelvic area
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror
and the exterior mirrors so that you have a
good view of road and traffic conditions
(
Y
page 73).
Seats
Important safety notes
G
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 be adjusted when there is no key
in the ignition lock.
G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle
occupant could become trapped by the guide
rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags"
(
Y
page 36) and "Children in the vehicle"
(
Y
page 38).
Seats
67
Seats
,s
teering
whee
la
nd
mirrors
Z
