Audi A4 Owner's Manual page 191

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WARNING (continued)
too far back. The airbag system and seat belts can only provide
proper protection when the backrest is in an upright position and
the driver is wearing the seat belt in the correct position. The
further the backrest is tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the belt webbing or an incorrect sitting
position.
Adjust the head restraint properly so that it can give maximum
protection.
Correct sitting position for front passenger
The front seat passenger must sit at least 25 cm away
from the dash panel so that the airbag has enough room
to inflate and give maximum protection in an accident.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend adjusting the front
passenger's seat as follows:
– Move the front passenger's seat as far back as possible
⇒
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– Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your
back remains in contact with the upholstery.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ page 190.
– Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the seat.
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ page 197.
In exceptional cases you can disable the front passenger's airbag
via the key-operated switch* ⇒ page 208.
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's
seat, see ⇒ page 73, "Seats and storage".
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A passenger who is not sitting in the correct position or who is not
wearing a seat belt can be fatally injured if the airbag is triggered.
least 25 cm between your breastbone and the dash panel.
never rest them on the instrument panel, out of the window or on
the seat. If you sit in an incorrect position, you increase your risk
of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. If the airbag
is triggered, you could sustain potentially fatal injuries by sitting
out of position.
sudden braking or an accident, the passenger should never travel
in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. The airbag system
and seat belt can only provide proper protection when the back-
rest is in an upright position and the passenger is wearing the seat
belt in the correct position. The further the backrest is tilted back,
the greater the risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the belt
webbing or an incorrect sitting position.
protection.
Correct sitting position for passengers in the
rear
Rear seat passengers should sit upright with both feet on
the floor and wear their seat belts properly whenever the
vehicle is moving.
To reduce any risk of injury in the event of sudden braking
or an accident, passengers in the rear seats must observe
the following:
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WARNING
Adjust the front passenger's seat so there is a distance of at
Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is moving;
To reduce the risk of injury to the front passenger in the case of
Always adjust the head restraints properly for maximum
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