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Correct seated position
Fig. 45 The correct driver's distance from the steering wheel / Correct rout-
ing of the belt webbing and correct head restraint adjustment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 63.
The following explains the correct seated positions for the driver and passengers.
Individuals who can not assume the correct seated position because of their
physical characteristics should check with a specialist garage about possible spe-
cial installations. Only with the correct seated position can the optimal protective
effect of seat belts and airbags be obtained. ŠKODA recommends a ŠKODA Part-
ner for this purpose.
For your safety and to reduce injuries in the event of a sudden braking manoeu-
vre or accident, ŠKODA recommends the following seated positions:
For all vehicle occupants:
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Adjust the head restraint such that the top of the head restraint is in line with
the upper part of your head if possible – but not lower than the eye level. Al-
ways position the back of your head as close as possible to the head re-
straint
» fig.
45.
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For small persons, slide the head restraint all the way down, even when the
head is then below the top edge of the head restraint.
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For tall people, pull the head restraint all the way up.
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Adjust the seat backrest to an upright position so that the back rests fully
against the seat backrest.
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Keep both feet in the footwell during the ride.
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Correctly adjust and wear seat belts
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66.
Additionally for the driver:
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Adjust the steering wheel such that the distance between the steering wheel
and your chest is at least 10 inches (25 cm)
can be held with both hands at the outer edge and arms slightly bent.
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The steering wheel must always point in the direction of the chest and not in
the direction of the face.
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Adjust the driver's seat in the forward/back direction such that the pedals can
be depressed with slightly bent legs.
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Adjust the height of the driver's seat such that the top point of the steering
wheel can be reached.
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Always keep both feet in the footwell to maintain control over the vehicle at all
times.
Additionally for the front passenger:
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Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible so that the airbag can
achieve its full protective effect should it be deployed.
Examples of an incorrect seated position
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 63.
Seat belts offer their optimum protection only if the webbing of the seat belts is
properly routed. Incorrect seated positions considerably reduce the protective
functions of the seat belts and therefore increase the risk of injury due to an in-
correct routing of the seat belt. The driver is fully responsible for himself and pas-
sengers, especially children. Never allow a passenger to adopt an incorrect seated
position when the car is moving.
The following list contains examples of which seated positions can cause serious
injuries or death. This list is not complete, however we would like you to familiar-
ise yourself with this subject.
Therefore, while the car is moving never:
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stand up in the vehicle;
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stand up on the seats;
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kneel on the seats;
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tilt the seat backrest fully to the back;
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lean against the dash panel;
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lie on the rear seat bench;
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only sit on the front area of the seat;
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sit to the side;
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lean out of the window;
» fig. 45
and the steering wheel
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