Seats
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R you have a good overview of traffic conditions
Correct driver's seat position
R the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
and must be routed across the centre of your
G WARNING
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
You could lose control of the vehicle while
area
driving if you:
Further related subjects:
R Electric seat adjustment ( Y page 105)
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically
( Y page 110) or electrically ( Y page 111).
R fasten the seat belt
R Fastening the seat belt correctly ( Y page 48).
There is a risk of an accident.
R Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
mirrors ( Y page 113).
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
R Vehicles with memory function: storing the
belt before starting the engine.
seat, steering wheel, exterior mirror and
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Head-up Display settings with the memory
function ( Y page 115).
Seats
Important safety notes
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If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can be adjusted when there is no key
in the ignition lock.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
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wheel :, seat belt ; and driver's seat =:
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle
R you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible
occupant could become trapped by the guide
R you are sitting in an upright position
rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
R your thighs are gently supported by the seat
cushion
Make sure that no one has any part of their
R your legs are not entirely stretched and you
body within the sweep of the seat when
can depress the pedals properly
adjusting it.
R the back of your head is supported at eye level
by the centre of the head restraint
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags"
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
( Y page 49) and "Children in the vehicle"
arms slightly bent
( Y page 59).
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays on the instrument
cluster clearly
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