Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing 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,
adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel and the mir-
ror and fasten your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel
1, seat belt 2 and driver'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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You 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 instrument
cluster clearly
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You have a good overview of the trac condi-
tions
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Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the centre of your shoulder
and across your hips in the pelvic area
Notes on grab handles
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WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive
load on the grab handles
If you apply your full body weight to the grab
handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may
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Seats and stowing
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