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– 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. 163.  
– Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your  
back remains in contact with the upholstery.  
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ page 160.  
– Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in full  
control of the vehicle at all times.  
Fig. 162 Minimum  
distance between  
driver and steering  
wheel  
For detailed information on how to adjust the driver's seat, see  
⇒ page 70, “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. 162.  
Fig. 163 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. 162.  
• 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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WARNING (continued)  
WARNING  
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.  
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.  
• Adjust the front passenger's seat so there is a distance of at  
least 25 cm between your breastbone and the dash panel.  
• Always keep your feet on the floor when the vehicle is moving;  
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.  
• Adjust the head restraint properly so that it can give maximum  
protection.  
Correct sitting position for front passenger  
• To reduce the risk of injury to the front passenger in the case of  
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.  
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:  
• Always adjust the head restraints properly for maximum  
– Move the front passenger's seat as far back as possible  
protection.  
⇒
.
– Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your  
back remains in contact with the upholstery.  
Correct sitting position for passengers in the  
rear  
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head  
Rear seat passengers should sit upright with both feet on  
the floor and wear their seat belts properly whenever the  
vehicle is moving.  
restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ page 156.  
– Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the seat.  
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ page 163.  
To reduce any risk of injury in the event of sudden braking  
or an accident, passengers in the rear seats must observe  
the following:  
In exceptional cases you can disable the front passenger's airbag  
via the key-operated switch* ⇒ page 173.  
For detailed information on how to adjust the front passenger's  
seat, see ⇒ page 70, “Seats and storage”.  
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– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head  
restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ page 156.  
– Keep both feet in the footwell in front of the rear seat.  
– Fasten your seat belt correctly ⇒ page 163.  
– Use appropriate child restraint systems for children trav-  
elling in the vehicle ⇒ page 175.  
Fig. 165 Correctly  
adjustedheadrestraint  
(seen from the side)  
WARNING  
The head restraints must be adjusted properly to provide  
maximum protection.  
Rear passengers sitting out of position can suffer severe injuries.  
• Always adjust the head restraints properly for maximum  
protection.  
– Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head  
restraint is level with the top of your head ⇒ fig. 164 and  
⇒ fig. 165.  
• Seat belts only offer maximum protection when the backrest is  
in an upright position and the passengers are wearing the seat  
belts properly. By not sitting upright, rear passengers increase the  
risk of injury due to incorrect positioning of the seat belt  
webbing.  
For more information on how to adjust the head restraints, see  
⇒ page 74.  
Correct adjustment of head restraints  
WARNING  
Travelling with the head restraints removed or incorrectly  
adjusted increases the risk of severe injuries.  
Properly adjusted head restraints are an important part of  
the vehicle's occupant protection system. They can help  
to reduce the risk of injuries in most accident situations.  
• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints could lead to death in the  
event of a collision or accident.  
• Incorrectly adjusted head restraints can also increase the risk  
of injury during sudden or unexpected braking or other manoeu-  
vres.  
• The head restraints must always be adjusted according to the  
occupant's size.  
Fig. 164 Correctly  
adjustedheadrestraint  
(seen from the front)  
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• never ride in the footwell,  
Examples of incorrect sitting positions  
• never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt,  
• never climb into the luggage compartment.  
Occupants can suffer severe or fatal injuries injuries if  
they sit in an incorrect position while the vehicle is  
moving.  
WARNING  
Seat belts can only provide maximum protection if the belt  
webbing is positioned correctly. Sitting out of position  
greatly reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts and  
increases the risk of injury since the belt webbing is not  
worn in the position for which it is designed. The driver is  
responsible for the safety of all vehicle occupants, espe-  
cially for children.  
Sitting out of position increases the risk of severe injuries.  
• Sitting out of position exposes the occupants to potentially  
fatal injuries: if the airbags inflate they can strike any occupant  
who is not in one of the designed seat positions.  
• Before starting a trip, sit in the correct position and stay in this  
position as long as the vehicle is moving. Before every trip, make  
sure all passengers are sitting in the correct positions and remain  
correctly seated at all times ⇒ page 70, “Seats and storage”.  
– Never allow anyone to sit out of position while the  
vehicle is moving ⇒  
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The following list shows just some examples of incorrect sitting  
positions which can be dangerous to all occupants. The list is not  
complete, but will help to make you aware of possible dangers  
which can be avoided.  
Pedal area  
Pedals  
The pedals must always be free to move and must never  
be obstructed by floor mats or any objects in the footwell.  
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:  
• never stand up in the vehicle,  
• never stand on the seats,  
– Make sure that the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals  
are not obstructed and can be pressed all the way down  
to the floor.  
• never kneel on the seats,  
• never travel with the backrest reclined too far,  
• never lean against the dash panel,  
• never lie down on the rear seat,  
• never sit on the front edge of a seat,  
• never sit sideways,  
– Make sure that all pedals are able to return freely to their  
original positions.  
Only use floor mats which leave the pedal area free and can be  
securely fastened in the footwell.  
• never lean out of the window,  
If one of the brake circuits should fail, increased brake pedal travel  
will be required to bring the vehicle safely to a stop.  
• never put your feet out of the window,  
• never put your feet on the dash panel,  
• never put your feet on the seat cushion,  
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