Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 51

WARNING
Driving or riding with head restraints removed or improperly adjusted increa-
ses the risk of serious or fatal injuries in case of accidents and sudden driving
and braking manoeuvres.
● Always drive with properly installed and adjusted head restraints if per-
sons are sitting in the respective seats.
● Reinstall removed head restraint as soon as possible so that the passen-
gers can be protected properly.
NOTICE
When removing and installing a head restraint make sure that the head re-
straint does not hit against the headliner or other vehicle parts. Otherwise,
damage may result.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 44.
Adjust the steering wheel before driving and only when the vehicle is stationary.
Vehicle overview Before driving
● Fold the lever
● Adjust the steering wheel such that you can hold it with both hands on the
outer edge (9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions) and arms slightly bent.
● Push the lever firmly upward until it is flush with the steering column ⇒
Improper use of the steering wheel position adjustment and an incorrect ad-
justment of the steering wheel can cause serious or fatal injuries.
● Always firmly fold the lever
steering wheel does not unintentionally change its position while driving.
● Never adjust the steering wheel while driving. If you determine during the
ride that an adjustment is necessary, stop safely and adjust the steering
wheel properly.
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● The adjusted steering wheel must always point toward the chest and not
in the direction of the face, to prevent the protective effect of the driver's
front airbag from being restricted in the event of an accident.
● While driving, always hold the side of the steering wheel with both hands
at the outer edges (9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions) to reduce injuries in the
event that the driver's front airbag is deployed.
● Never hold the steering wheel in the 12 o'clock position or in any other
way, for example, in the steering wheel centre. If the driver's front airbag is
deployed, serious injuries to the arms, hands and head may result.
Fig. 28 Mechanical adjust-
ment of the steering wheel
position.
When driving
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down.
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WARNING
upward after the adjustment so that the
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Do-it-yourself