Seat LEON Owner's Manual page 76

the chest and the centre of the steering
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wheel Fig. 83. If you are sitting closer than
25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect you
properly.
If your physical constitution prevents you
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from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
When driving, always hold the steering
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wheel with both hands on the outside of the
ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
This reduces the risk of injury when the driver
airbag is triggered.
Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
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o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g.
in the centre of the steering wheel). In such
cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sus-
tain injuries to the arms, hands and head.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the driver
during sudden braking manoeuvres or an ac-
cident, never drive with the backrest tilted far
back! The airbag system and seat belts can
only provide optimal protection when the
backrest is in an upright position and the
driver is wearing his or her seat belt correct-
ly.
● Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-
ieve optimal protection.
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Safety
Correct sitting position for front pas-
senger
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the front
passenger:
Move the front passenger seat back as far
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as possible .
Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
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tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper
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edge is at the same level as the top of your
head, or as close as possible to the same
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level as the top of your head
Always keep both feet in the footwell in
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front of the front passenger seat.
Fasten your seat belt securely
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It is possible to deactivate the front passen-
ger airbag in exceptional circumstances
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Adjusting the front passenger seat
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page 140.
WARNING
An incorrect sitting position of the front
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passenger can lead to severe injuries.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
there is at least 25 cm between your chest
and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer
than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot protect
you properly.
If your physical constitution prevents you
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from maintaining the minimum distance of 25
cm, contact a specialised workshop. The
workshop will help you decide if special spe-
cific modifications are necessary.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell when
the vehicle is moving; never rest them on the
dash panel, out the window or on the seat. An
incorrect sitting position exposes you to an
increased risk of injury in case of a sudden
braking or an accident. If the airbag is trig-
gered, you could sustain severe injuries due
to an incorrect sitting position.
● To reduce the risk of injury to the front pas-
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senger in events such as sudden braking ma-
noeuvres or an accident, never travel with the
backrest tilted far back! The airbag system
and seat belts can only provide optimal pro-
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tection when the backrest is in an upright po-
sition and the front passenger is wearing his
or her seat belt properly. The further the seat
backrests are tilted to the rear, the greater
the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning
of the belt web or to the incorrect sitting po-
sition!
Adjust the head restraint correctly in order
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to achieve maximum protection.