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Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
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mirrors
fasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
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ment (
page 101).
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Make sure that seat = is correctly adjusted.
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Electrical seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
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possible
you are sitting in a normal upright position
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you can fasten the seat belt properly
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you have moved the backrest to an almost
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vertical position
you have set the seat angle so that your thighs
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are gently supported
you can depress the pedals properly
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Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
X
correctly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back of
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X
When adjusting the steering wheel column,
make sure that:
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R
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X
X
The seat belt should:
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R
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X
Seats
Important safety notes
page 102)
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If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. 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.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
key in the ignition lock.
your head is supported at eye level by the
centre of the head restraint.
Observe the safety notes on steering column
adjustment (
page 106).
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Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted
correctly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
page 106)
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you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
you can move your legs freely
you can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
page 41).
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Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
page 42).
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fit snugly across your body
be routed across the middle of your shoulder
be routed across your hips in the pelvic area
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror
and the exterior mirrors (
a way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions.
Store the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(
page 111).
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WARNING
Seats
101
page 108) in such
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