Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING 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 vehicle: 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
2
and driver's seat
1
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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 cluster dis-
plays well.
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You have a good overview of the traffic 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 Risk of injury due to excessive
load on the grab handles
If you apply your full body weight to the grab
handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may
be damaged or come loose from its anchorage.
This may result in injuries.
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Use the grab handles only to stabilize the
seating position or to assist in getting in
and out of the seat.
Adjusting the front seats manually (without Seat
Comfort Package)
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seat is adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly if they are unattended.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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WARNING 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 "Air bags" 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
