Sitting correctly and safely
Adjusting the seat position
Adjusting the steering wheel position
manually
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To adjust the seat forward or back, pull the
Applies to: vehicles with manual steering wheel adjustment
handle ðfig. 60 and slide the seat.
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Release the handle and continue sliding the
seat until it locks into place.
Adjusting the backrests
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Secure the backrest with one hand and pull the
lever ðfig. 61 upward.
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Move the backrest forward or back to the de-
sired position.
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Release the lever and continue moving the
backrest until it locks into place.
Fig. 62 Steering column: lever for adjusting the steering
wheel position
Steering wheel
General information
Make sure that:
The steering wheel position can be adjusted up
and down, and forward and back.
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Press the lever in the direction of the arrow.
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Bring the steering wheel into the desired posi-
– The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel is at least 10 inches (25 cm).
– Your arms are bent slightly at the elbows.
– You have a sufficient view of the area around
the vehicle and you have a clear view of the in-
strument cluster and head-up display*.
tion.
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Push the lever all the way up until it engages.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of an accident, only adjust
the steering wheel before you start driving.
– Push the lever upward firmly so that the
steering wheel position does not change un-
intentionally while driving, which would in-
crease the risk of an accident.
– You are always holding the steering wheel with
both hands on the outer edge at the sides (9:00
and 3:00 position) when driving.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of an accident, make sure
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly and
cannot be moved out of position before you
start to drive.
Power steering wheel position adjustment
Applies to: vehicles with power steering wheel adjustment
The power adjustment can be used to move the
steering wheel up and down, and forward and
back.
– If you are too close to the steering wheel,
the driver's airbag cannot provide optimal
protection, which increases the risk of injury
or death.
– Never hold the steering wheel in the 12:00
position or in any other way, such as holding
the center of the steering wheel. Otherwise,
your arms, hands, and head could be injured
in the event that the driver's airbag deploys.
Fig. 63 Steering column: switch for adjusting the steering
wheel position
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