Audi R8 2009 Owner's Manual page 83

On the road
Steering
Adjusting the steering wheel column
The steering wheel position can be continuously adjusted
in height and distance.
Push the lever ~ fig. 64 down
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Fig. 64 Lever under
the steering column
- Move the steering wheel to the desired position.
- Push the lever against the steering column until it locks.
There must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the
center of the steering wheel. If you cannot sit more than 10 inches
(25 cm) from the steering wheel, see if adaptive equipment is avail-
able t o help you reach t he pedals and increase the distance from t he
steering wheel.
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WARNING
Improper use of steering wheel adjustment and improper seating
position can cause serious personal injury.
Controls and equip-
ment
On the road
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WARNING !continued)
• Adjust the steering wheel column only when the vehicle is not
moving to prevent loss of vehicle control.
•
Adjust the driver's seat or steering wheel so that there is a
minimum of 10 inches (25 cm) between your chest and the
steering wheel ~ page 110, fig. 84. If you cannot maintain this
minimum distance, the airbag system cannot protect you prop-
erly.
• If physical limitations prevent you from sitting 10 inches (25
cm) or more from the steering wheel, check with your authorized
Audi dealer to see if adaptive equipment is available.
• If the steering wheel is aligned with your face, the supple-
mental driver's airbag cannot provide as much protection in an
accident. Always make sure that the steering wheel is aligned with
your chest.
•
Always hold the steering wheel with your hands at the 9 o'clock
and 3 o'clock positions to reduce the risk of personal injury if the
driver's airbag deploys .
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position or with
your hands inside the steering wheel rim or on the steering wheel
hub. Holding the steering wheel the wrong way can cause serious
injuries to the hands, arms and head if the driver's airbag
deploys. •
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