Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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Mechanically adjusting the front seat
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Electrically adjusting the front seat
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Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that the
correct sitting position is adjusted
⇒
Sitting position
.
Incorrect use of the steering column position adjustment and incorrect adjustment of the
steering wheel can cause serious or fatal injuries.
• After adjusting the steering column, always move lever
⇒
Fig. 77
①
up so that it
engages securely. This prevents the steering column from moving spontaneously
while the vehicle is in motion.
• Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion. If you determine that a
readjustment is necessary, stop the vehicle safely and adjust the steering wheel to the
correct position.
• The steering wheel must always point towards the chest and not towards the face. This
ensures that the driver front airbag provides maximum protection in the event of an
accident.
• While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at the
9
o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
⇒
Fig. 78
. This reduces the risk of injury if the driver
front airbag is triggered.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. on
the hub of the steering wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could receive
severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.
WARNING
