Observe the following rules on the correct
driver's seat position:
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the driver must be as far away from the
driver's airbag as possible (
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the driver must be wearing seat belt
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properly.
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the driver must be able to depress the
pedals properly.
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the driver must be able to move their legs
freely.
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the driver must be able to reach steering
wheel
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with their arms slightly bent.
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the driver must be able to see all the dis-
plays in the instrument cluster clearly.
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move seat backrest
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to an almost verti-
cal position.
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sit in a normal upright position.
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the seat belt must fit snugly across your
body.
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the seat belt must be routed across the
middle of your shoulder.
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the seat belt must be routed in your pel-
vic area across the hip joints.
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adjust the rear-view and exterior mirrors
so that the driver has a good view of the
road and traffic.
Adjusting the seats
Please note
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WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are
unattended. 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.
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WARNING
If the driver's seat is not correctly
engaged, it could unexpectedly move
while driving. This could cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Always ensure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
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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 area of movement of
the seat when adjusting it.
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WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection if you have not moved
the backrest to an almost vertical posi-
tion. When braking or in the event of an
accident, you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck
injuries, for example. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the
backrest is in an almost vertical position
and that the shoulder section of your
seatbelt is routed across the centre of
your shoulder.
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WARNING
The steering wheel may move unexpect-
edly if you adjust it while driving. This
could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
locked before driving off. Never unlock
the steering wheel when the vehicle is in
motion.
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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 mirror
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fasten the seat belt.
There is a risk of an accident.
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Adjusting the seats
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