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Safe driving
– Move the driver's seat forwards or backwards so that you
can press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals all the
Correct sitting positions
way to the floor with your knees slightly bent ⇒
.
Correct sitting position for driver
– Make sure that you can comfortably reach the top of the
steering wheel.
The correct driving position is important for safe and
fatigue-free driving.
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ fig. 200.
– Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your
back remains in contact with the upholstery.
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ page 194.
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in full
control of the vehicle at all times.
Fig. 199 Minimum
distance between
driver and steering
wheel
For detailed information on how to adjust the driver's seat, see
⇒ page 73, “Seats and storage”.
WARNING
• A driver 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.
• Adjust the driver's seat so there is a distance of at least 25 cm
between your breastbone and the centre of the steering wheel
⇒ fig. 199.
Fig. 200 Correct head
restraint position for
the driver
• While driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands
on the outside of the rim at about the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-
tion. This reduces the risk of injury if the driver's airbag inflates.
For your own safety, and to reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accident, we recommend the following driving
position.
• Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or
with your hands inside the rim or on the steering wheel hub. This
could result in serious injuries to the arms, hands and head if the
driver's airbag inflates.
– Adjust the steering wheel so there is a distance of at least
25 cm between the steering wheel and your breastbone
⇒ fig. 199.
• To reduce any risk of injury to the driver during a sudden brake
application or in an accident, never drive with the backrest tilted
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