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Safe driving
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never lean out of a window,
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Ensure that the pedals can return unimpaired to their initial posi-
tions.
never put your feet out of a window,
never put your feet on the dash panel,
never put your feet on the surface of a seat,
never travel in a foot well,
Use only floor mats which leave the pedal area free and can be securely
fastened in the foot well.
If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be free to move further than
normal in order to bring the vehicle to a stop.
never travel on a seat without wearing the seat belt,
never carry any person in the luggage compartment.
Wear suitable shoes
Always wear shoes which support your feet properly and give you a good feel
for the pedals.
WARNING
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Every incorrect sitting position increases the risk of severe injuries.
Sitting in an incorrect position exposes the occupants to severe injuries
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WARNING
if airbags deploy, striking an occupant who has assumed an incorrect
sitting position.
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Restricting pedal operation can lead to critical situations while driving.
Never place objects in the driver foot well. An object could move into the
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Before the vehicle moves, assume the proper sitting position and main-
tain it throughout the trip. Before every trip, instruct your passengers to
assume the proper sitting position and to maintain it during the trip
⇒ page 9, “Proper sitting position for occupants”.
pedal area and impair pedal operation. In the event of a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to operate the brake, clutch or
accelerator pedal. Risk of accident!
Floor mats on the driver side
Pedal area
Only floor mats may be used which can be securely fastened
in the foot well and do not impair operation of the pedals.
Pedals
The operation and freedom of movement of all pedals must
never be impaired by objects or floor mats.
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened during the trip
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Ensure that you can always press the accelerator, brake and
clutch pedals unimpaired to the floor.
Only use floor mats which leave the pedals clear and which are secured to
prevent them from slipping. You can obtain suitable floor mats from a quali-
fied dealership.
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