Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING Risk of accident due t
o adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lo
wing situations in particular:
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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-
cle is in motion
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Before starting the vehicle: in particular,
adjus
t the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting the steering
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and dr
iver's seat 3:
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You are sitting as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking the following points
into consideration:
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You are sitting in an upright position
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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
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Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
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The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the centre of the head restraint
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Y
ou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
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You can move your legs freely
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You can see all the displays on the driver's dis-
play clearly.
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You have a good overview of the trac condi-
tions
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Observe the notes on correctly fastening the
seatbelt (/ page 48).
Seats
Adjusting the front seat electrically
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WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
v
ehicle.
Seats and stowing
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