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Seats
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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 following when adjusting steering
wheel :, seat belt ; and driver's seat =:
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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your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
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cushion
your legs are not entirely stretched and you
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can depress the pedals properly
the back of your head is supported at eye level
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by the centre of the head restraint
you can hold the steering wheel with your
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arms slightly bent
you can move your legs freely
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you can see all the displays in the instrument
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cluster clearly
you should have a good overview of traffic
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conditions
the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
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and must be routed across the centre of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area
Further related subjects:
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
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(
page 104)
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Electrical seat adjustment (
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Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically
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(
page 110) or electrically (
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Fastening the seat belt correctly (
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Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
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mirrors (
page 113).
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You can store the seat, steering wheel, exte-
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rior mirror and head-up display settings with
the memory function (
Seats
Important safety notes
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WARNING
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.
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WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another 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 sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags"
(
page 44) and "Children in the vehicle"
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(
page 55).
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page 104)
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page 111).
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page 43).
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page 116).
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