Driving; Steering - Seat Ibiza 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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● 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.
● 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.
● If you adjust the steering wheel so that it points towards your face,
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the driver airbag will not protect you properly in the event of an accident.
umn height adjustment.
Make sure that the steering wheel points towards your chest.
● When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold
the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner
(e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel, or on the inside of the rim). In
such cases, if the airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the
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arms, hands and head.
WARNING
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