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Proper
occupant
seating
positions
Proper
seating
position
for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe,
relaxed driving.
Fig. 84 The correct
distance between
driver and steering
wheel
Fig. 85 Correct head
restraint position for
driver
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an acc ident , we recommend that you adjust the
driver's seat to the following
position:
- Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at
least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and
your breast bone ==> fig. 84.
- Adjust the driver 's seat so that you can easily push the
pedals all the way to the floor while keeping your knee(s)
slightly bent ==> & .
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Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your elbow(s)
slightly bent.
- Adjust the head restraint so that the upper edge is as
even with the top of your head as possible but no lower
than eye level and so that it is as close to the back of your
head as possible ==> fig. 85.
- Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering wheel and
airbag cover points at your chest and not at your face.
- Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in an upright
position so that your back comes in full contact with it
when you drive.
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Fasten and wear safety belts correctly==> page 119.
Always keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
control of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information
on how to adjust the driver 's seat , see
=>
page 68, "Seats and storage" .
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WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag
can be seriously injured by an airbag as it deploys. To help reduce
the risk of serious personal injury:
•
Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone and
the steering wheel.
•
Always adjust the driver's seat and the steering wheel so that
there are at least 4 inches (10 cm) between the knees and the
lower part of the instrument panel.
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