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Occupant safety – Brief overview of the most important points
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Information on the correct seat position
The seat position must be correct in order for the
components of the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection.
The seat position influences both the protection
provided by the seat belt and the additional pro-
tection provided by the air bag.
The correct seat position with an almost upright
posture and a correctly fastened seat belt also
reduce the risk posed by the air bag when it is
deployed.
When choosing the seat, take note of the available
space. When you are sitting with the right posture
in a nearly upright position, your head should not
touch the roof.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot provide its intended protec-
tive function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the
following.
Put the seat in the correct position.
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Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant
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women must take particular care to
ensure that the lap belt never lies across
the abdomen.
Observe the following information.
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In order for the restraint system to provide the
intended level of protection, observe the following
information:
Before starting your journey, adjust your seat
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correctly (
page 80).
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When doing so, make sure you are able to fas-
ten your seat belt correctly. The shoulder belt
strap must be routed forward from the seat
belt outlet over the center of your shoulder.
Keep your distance from the air bags, espe-
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cially the front air bags. Set the driver's seat
and front passenger seat as far back as possi-
ble while making sure the seat belt is fastened
correctly.
If persons are sitting on the rear seats, vehicle
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occupants should maintain a sufficient dis-
tance to the parts of the vehicle interior in
front of them.
Make sure there are no people, animals or
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objects between the vehicle occupants and an
air bag.
If you are the driver, observe the following
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information on the correct position of the driv-
er's seat (
page 80).
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Hold the steering wheel only by the steering
wheel rim. This allows the driver's air bag to
fully deploy.
Assume a nearly upright position, with your
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buttocks as far back as possible in the gap
between the seat cushion and seat backrest.
This ensures that your back lies as flat and
firmly as possible against the seat backrest.
While driving, do not lean forward and do not
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lean against the door or side window. You may
otherwise be in the deployment area of the air
bags.
Sit with your feet resting on the floor, if possi-
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ble. Your thighs are slightly supported by the
seat cushion
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