Correct Seated Position - Skoda SUPERB - 2007 Manual

Correct seated position

Correct seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and
relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we
recommend the following setting.
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Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and
your chest is at least 25 cm
•
Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle .
Using the system Safety
Fig. 135 The correct
distance of the driver
from the steering wheel
Fig. 136 The correct
head restraint adjust-
ment for the driver
⇒ fig.
135.
Driving Tips
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Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the steering
wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head
•
Fasten the seat belt correctly ⇒ page 132, "How are seat belts correctly
fastened?".
Manual driver seat adjustment ⇒ page 59, "Adjusting front seats manually".
Electrical driver seat adjustment ⇒ page 60, "Adjusting seats".
WARNING
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
•
The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering
⇒ fig.
wheel 135. Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
•
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the
outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering
wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle
of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases,
injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver
airbag is deployed.
•
The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of the seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
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Ensure that there are no objects in the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then
no longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Passive Safety
⇒ fig.
136.
Technical Data
127