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Observe the following rules on the correct
driver's seat position:
the driver must be as far away from the
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driver's airbag as possible (
the driver must be wearing seat belt =
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properly.
the driver must be able to depress the
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pedals properly.
the driver must be able to move their legs
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freely.
the driver must be able to reach steering
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wheel : with their arms slightly bent.
the driver must be able to see all the dis-
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plays in the instrument cluster clearly.
move seat backrest ; to an almost verti-
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cal position.
sit in a normal upright position.
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the seat belt must fit snugly across your
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body.
the seat belt must be routed across the
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middle of your shoulder.
the seat belt must be routed in your pel-
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vic area across the hip joints.
adjust the rear-view and exterior mirrors
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so that the driver has a good view of the
road and traffic.
Adjusting the seats
Please note
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WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
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If the driver's seat is not correctly
engaged, it could unexpectedly move
while driving. This could cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Always ensure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
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When adjusting a seat, you or another
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vehicle occupant could become trapped
by the guide rail of the seat, for instance.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of
their body within the area of movement of
the seat when adjusting it.
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The seat belt does not offer the intended
level of protection if you have not moved
the backrest to an almost vertical posi-
tion. When braking or in the event of an
accident, you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck
injuries, for example. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the
backrest is in an almost vertical position
and that the shoulder section of your
seatbelt is routed across the centre of
your shoulder.
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The steering wheel may move unexpect-
edly if you adjust it while driving. This
could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
locked before driving off. Never unlock
Adjusting the seats
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