Driving; Steering - Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual

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Driving

Driving

Steering

Adjusting the steering wheel position
The height and reach of the steering wheel can be freely adjusted
to suit the driver.
– Adjust the driver seat to the correct position.
– Push the lever under the steering column
– Adjust the steering wheel until the correct position is set
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– Then pull the lever up again firmly ⇒ .
● Incorrect use of the steering column adjustment function and an in-
correct seating position can result in serious injury.
● To avoid accidents, the steering column should be adjusted only
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fig. 132 Adjusting the
steering wheel position
● Adjust the driver seat or steering wheel so that there is a distance of
at least 25 cm between the steering wheel and your chest
you fail to observe the minimum distance, the airbag will not protect you.
Risk of fatal injury.
● If your physical constitution does not allow you to maintain the mini-
mum distance of 25 cm, contact a Technical Service. The Technical Serv-
ice will help you to decide if special specific modifications are necessary.
Fig. 133 Proper sitting
position for driver
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WARNING
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