Driving; Starting-Off And Driving; Steering - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Driving

Starting-off and Driving

Steering

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Power steering
WARNING
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the outer
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edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering wheel in
the 12 o'clock position or in any other way (e.g. in the middle or inner edge of
the steering wheel). In such cases, you could severely injure the arms, hands
and head when the driver airbag is deployed.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when the
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vehicle is stationary!
Fig. 103
Correct seated position for the
driver
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WARNING (Continued)
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
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steering wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm. Adjust the distance of the
legs to the circuit board in the region of the knee airbag in such a way that it
is at least 10 cm If you do not comply with the minimum distance, this will
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mean that the airbag system will not protect you - hazard!
If the steering wheel is adjusted further towards the head, the protection
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provided by the driver airbag in the event of an accident is reduced. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 117.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
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First of all adjust the driver's seat
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Swivel the lever underneath the steering wheel downwards
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Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position (with regard to the height and
forward/back position).
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Push the lever upwards to the stop.
WARNING
The lever for adjusting the steering wheel must be locked whilst driving so
that the steering wheel cannot accidentally change position during the jour-
ney – risk of accident!
» Fig. 103 between the
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Fig. 104
Adjustable steering wheel: Lever
below steering wheel
» page 61.
» Fig. 104.
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