Correct Sitting Position - Seat Mii 2014 Owner's Manual

Correct sitting position

The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are shown below.
If your physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct sit-
ting position, contact a specialised workshop for help with any special devi-
ces. The seat belt and airbag can only provide optimum protection if a cor-
rect sitting position is adopted. SEAT recommends visiting a Technical Serv-
ice.
Safety
Fig. 1 The proper dis-
tance between driver and
steering wheel
Fig. 2 Correct belt web
and head restraint posi-
tions
Operation
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the following posi-
tions:
Valid for the driver:
● Adjust the seat backrest to an upright position so that your back rests
completely against it.
● Adjust the seat so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm between the
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steering wheel and your chest
wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and 3
o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent.
● The adjusted steering wheel must face your chest and not your face.
● Adjust the driver seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to
press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees
slightly angled and the distance between your knees and the dash panel is
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at least 10 cm 1.
● Adjust the height of the driver seat so that you can easily reach the top
of the steering wheel.
● Keep both feet in the footwell so that you have the vehicle under control
at all times.
● Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ p age 16.
Valid for the passenger:
● Adjust the seat backrest to an upright position so that your back rests
completely against it.
● Move the front passenger seat back as far as possible for optimum pro-
tection should the airbag deploy.
● Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
● Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ p age 16.
Advice
Safe driving
and so that you can hold the steering
Technical specifications
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