Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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before driving and make sure that all passengers are properly
restrained.
Push the passenger seat as far back as possible. Always be
sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
front passenger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily push the pedals
all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent.
If these requirements cannot be met for physical reasons,
contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility to see whether adaptive
equipment is available.
Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering
wheel rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions to help reduce the risk of personal injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands at other places inside the steering wheel rim or on
the steering wheel hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong
way can cause serious injuries to the hands, arms, and head if
the driver's airbag inflates.
Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the