Seat Arona 2018, Руководство пользователя

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Safe driving
Safety
Safe driving
Advice about driving
Safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, suggestions and warnings that you
should read and consider for both your own
safety and for your passengers' safety.
WARNING
●
This manual contains important informa-
tion about the operation of the vehicle,
both for the driver and the passengers. The
other sections of the on-board documenta-
tion also contain further information that
you should be aware of for your own safety
and for the safety of your passengers.
●
Ensure that the on-board documentation
is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is es-
pecially important when lending or selling
the vehicle to another person.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
–
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
signals are working properly.
–
Check tyre pressure.
–
Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
good view of the surroundings.
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Ensure that all luggage is correctly secured
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page 155 .
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Make sure that no objects can interfere with
the pedals.
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Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
properly according to your size.
–
Ensure that the passenger in the central
rear seat always has the head restraint in
the correct position for use.
–
Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
straints according to their height.
–
Protect children with appropriate child
seats and properly applied seat belts
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page 80 .
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Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
your passengers also to assume a proper
sitting position
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page 64 .
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Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
passengers also to fasten their seat belts
properly
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page 69 .
What affects driving safety?
As a driver, you are responsible for yourself
and your passengers. When your concentra-
tion or driving safety is affected by any cir-
cumstance, you endanger yourself as well as
others on the road
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, for this reason:
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Always pay attention to traffic and do not
get distracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
–
Never drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
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Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
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Always reduce your speed as appropriate
for road, traffic and weather conditions.
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When travelling long distances, take breaks
regularly - at least every two hours.
–
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
or stressed.
WARNING
When driving safety is impaired during a
trip, the risk of injury and accidents increa-
ses.
Safety equipment
Never put your safety or the safety of your
passengers in danger. In the event of an acci-
dent, the safety equipment may reduce the
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