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Correct seated position for the driver
Fig. 110 Correct seated position for the driver/correct head restraint posi-
tion
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 124.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,
we recommend the following setting.
›
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
ing wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm.
›
Adjust the driver's seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals can be
fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
›
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel can be
reached with your arms at a slight angle.
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Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
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Correctly fasten the seat belt
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Driver seat adjustment
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51.
» Fig. 110
between the steer-
A
.
B
127, Using seat belts.
Correct seated position for the front passenger
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 124.
For the safety of the front passenger and to reduce the risk of injury in the event
of an accident, we recommend the following setting.
›
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front passenger
must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so that the airbag
offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
›
Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of your head
›
Correctly fasten the seat belt
In exceptional cases the front passenger airbag can be deactivated
Deactivating airbags.
Front passenger adjustment
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Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 124.
To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an ac-
cident, the occupants on the rear seats must observe the following.
›
Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is at the
same level as the upper part of the head
›
Correctly fasten the seat belt
›
Use a suitable child restraint system if transporting children in the vehi-
cle
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139, Transporting children safely.
Examples of incorrect seated positions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 124.
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if seat belts are fastened correctly.
Incorrect seated positions considerably reduce the protective functions of the
seat belts and therefore increase the risk of injury due to an incorrect routing of
the seat belt.
» Fig. 110
on page 125
B
» page
127, Using seat belts.
51, Adjusting the front seats.
» Fig. 110
on page 125
B
» page
127, Using seat belts.
Passive Safety
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125.
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136,
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125.
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