Safety; Safe Driving; Advice About Driving; Before Starting To Drive - Seat Mii Electric Owner's Manual

Safety

Safe driving

Advice about driving

Safety first!
WARNING
This manual contains important informa-
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tion about the operation of the vehicle,
both for the driver and the passengers. The
other sections of the on-board documenta-
tion also contain further information that
you should be aware of for your own safety
and for the safety of your passengers.
Ensure that the on-board documentation
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is kept in the vehicle at all times. This is es-
pecially important when lending or selling
the vehicle to another person.

Before starting to drive

For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, always note the following points
before every trip:
Make sure that the vehicle's lights and turn
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signals are working properly.
Check tyre pressure.
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Safety
Ensure that all windows provide a clear and
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good view of the surroundings.
Do not block the entrance of air to the elec-
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tric drive train or cover it with blankets or in-
sulating materials.
Make sure all luggage is secured
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page 94.
Make sure that no objects can interfere with
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the pedals.
Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
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properly according to your size.
Ensure that the passengers in the rear seats
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always have the head restraints in the in-
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page 91.
use position
Instruct passengers to adjust the head re-
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straints according to their height.
Protect children with appropriate child
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seats and properly applied seat belts
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page 27.
Assume the correct sitting position. Instruct
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your passengers also to assume a proper
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sitting position page 11.
Fasten your seat belt securely. Instruct your
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companions to fasten their seat belt prop-
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erly page 14.
Factors that influence on safety
You, as the driver, are responsible for your
safety and that of your companions.
Always pay attention to traffic and do not
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get distracted by passengers or telephone
calls.
Never drive when your driving ability is im-
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paired (e.g. by medication, alcohol, drugs).
Observe traffic laws and speed limits.
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Always reduce your speed as appropriate
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for road, traffic and weather conditions.
On long trips, stop regularly to rest, at least
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every two hours.
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired
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or stressed.
WARNING
Driving under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication or narcotics may result
in severe accidents and even loss of life.
Alcohol, drugs, medication and narcotics
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may significantly alter perception, affect
reaction times and safety while driving,
which could result in the loss of control of
the vehicle.