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Useful information
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This Owner's Manual describes all models,
series and optional equipment for your vehi-
cle that were available at the time of going to
press. National variations are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
of the functions described. This is also the
case for systems and functions relevant to
safety.
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Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (
page 28).
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Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
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mirrors
fasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
X
ment (
page 108).
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Make sure that seat = is correctly adjusted
X
(
page 109).
Y
Correct driver's seat position
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
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possible
you are sitting in a normal upright position
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you can fasten the seat belt properly
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you have moved the backrest to an almost
R
vertical position
you have set the seat angle so that your thighs
R
are gently supported
you can depress the pedals properly
R
Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
X
correctly (
page 109).
Y
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back of
your head is supported at eye level by the
centre of the head restraint.
Observe the safety notes on steering column
X
adjustment (
page 114).
Y
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted
X
correctly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(
page 114)
Y
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
page 115)
Y
When adjusting the steering wheel column,
make sure that:
you can hold the steering wheel with your
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arms slightly bent
you can move your legs freely
R
you can see all the displays in the instrument
R
cluster clearly
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
X
(
page 45).
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Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
Y
The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
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be routed across the middle of your shoulder
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be routed across your hips in the pelvic area
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Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror
X
and the exterior mirrors so that you have a
good view of road and traffic conditions
(
page 117).
Y
Vehicles with a memory function: save the
X
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror set-
tings with the memory function (
page 47).
page 120).
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107
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