Get Safety -> Correct position of the vehicle occupants Guide for Seat Leon 4 Door Third Generation (2012-2020)

Safety

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belt tension limiters for the front and rear

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

mend the following adjustments for the driver:

Correct position of the vehi-

cle occupants

side seats,

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Belt tensioners for the front seats,

front airbags,

knee airbags,

side airbags in the front seat backrests,

Side airbags in the rear seat backrests*,

head-protection airbags,

“ISOFIX” anchor points for child seats in the

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Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a

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Correct sitting position for the driv-

distance of at least 25 cm between the

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steering wheel and the centre of your chest

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Fig. 87.

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Move the driver's seat forwards or back-

wards so that you are able to press the ac-

celerator, brake and clutch pedals to the

floor with your knees still slightly angled

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rear side seats with the “ISOFIX” system,

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height-adjustable front head restraints,

rear head restraints with in-use position and

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Ensure that you can reach the highest point

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of the steering wheel.

non-use position,

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Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

edge is at the same level as the top of your

head, or as close as possible to the same

adjustable steering column.

The safety equipment mentioned above

works together to provide you and your pas-

sengers with the best possible protection in

the event of an accident. However, these

safety systems can only be effective if you

and your passengers are sitting in a correct

position and use this equipment properly.

Fig. 87 The proper distance between driver

and steering wheel.

level as the top of your head Fig. 88.

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Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely

against it.

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Fasten your seat belt securely

page 69.

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Safety is everyone's business!

Keep both feet in the footwell so that you

have the vehicle under control at all times.

Adjustment of the driver's seat page 156.

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Fig. 88 Correct head restraint position for the

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An incorrect sitting position of the driver

can lead to severe injuries.

driver.

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Safe driving

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Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-

tion so that your back rests completely

against it.

Adjusting the steering wheel posi-

tion

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Adjust the driver's seat so that there is at

least 25 cm distance between the centre of

the chest and the centre of the steering

wheel Fig. 87. If you are sitting closer

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Read the additional information carefully

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Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

edge is at the same level as the top of your

head, or as close as possible to the same

than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot pro-

tect you properly.

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If your physical constitution prevents you

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level as the top of your head page 67.

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from maintaining the minimum distance of

25 cm, contact a specialised workshop.

The workshop will help you decide if spe-

cial specific modifications are necessary.

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Never adjust the position of the steering

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Always keep both feet in the footwell in

front of the front passenger seat.

wheel when the vehicle is moving, as this

could cause an accident.

Fasten your seat belt securely

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Move the lever up firmly so the steering

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When driving, always hold the steering

page 69.

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wheel position does not accidentally

change during driving. risk of accident!

wheel with both hands on the outside of the

ring at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi-

tions. This reduces the risk of injury when

the driver airbag is triggered.

It is possible to deactivate the front passen-

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Make sure you are capable of reaching

ger airbag in exceptional circumstances

and firmly holding the upper part of the

steering wheel: risk of accident!

page 78.

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Never hold the steering wheel at the 12

Adjusting the front passenger seat

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If you adjust the steering wheel so that it

o'clock position, or in any other manner

(e.g. in the centre of the steering wheel). In

such cases, if the airbag is triggered, you

may sustain injuries to the arms, hands and

head.

page 156.

points towards your face, the driver airbag

will not protect you properly in the event of

an accident. Make sure that the steering

wheel points towards your chest.

WARNING

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An incorrect sitting position of the front

passenger can lead to severe injuries.

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To reduce the risk of injury to the driver

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that

during sudden braking manoeuvres or an

accident, never drive with the backrest til-

ted far back! The airbag system and seat

belts can only provide optimal protection

when the backrest is in an upright position

and the driver is wearing his or her seat belt

correctly.

there is at least 25 cm between your chest

and the dash panel. If you are sitting closer

than 25 cm, the airbag system cannot pro-

tect you properly.

Correct position for the front pas-

senger

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of

injury in the event of an accident, we recom-

mend the following adjustments for the front

passenger:

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If your physical constitution prevents you

from maintaining the minimum distance of

25 cm, contact a specialised workshop.

The workshop will help you decide if spe-

cial specific modifications are necessary.

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Adjust the head restraint properly to ach-

ieve optimal protection.

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Move the front passenger seat back as far

as possible

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Safety

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Adjust the head restraint to the correct po-

reduce the protective function of seat belts

and increase the risk of injury due to incorrect

seat belt position. As the driver, you are re-

sponsible for all passengers, especially chil-

dren.

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Always keep your feet in the footwell

sition page 68.

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when the vehicle is moving; never rest them

on the dash panel, out the window or on the

seat. An incorrect sitting position exposes

you to an increased risk of injury in case of

a sudden braking or an accident. If the air-

bag is triggered, you could sustain severe

injuries due to an incorrect sitting position.

Always keep both feet in the footwell in

front of the rear seat.

Fasten your seat belt securely

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Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect

page 69.

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sitting position in the vehicle while travelling

Use an appropriate child restraint system

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To reduce the risk of injury to the front

when you take children in the vehicle

passenger in events such as sudden brak-

ing manoeuvres or an accident, never trav-

el with the backrest tilted far back! The air-

bag system and seat belts can only pro-

vide optimal protection when the backrest

is in an upright position and the front pas-

senger is wearing his or her seat belt prop-

erly. The further the seat backrests are til-

ted to the rear, the greater the risk of injury

due to incorrect positioning of the belt web

or to the incorrect sitting position!

The following list contains examples of sitting

positions that could be dangerous for all ve-

hicle occupants. The list is not complete, but

we would like to make you aware of this issue.

page 80.

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WARNING

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If the passengers in the rear seats are not

sitting properly, they could sustain severe

injuries.

Therefore, whenever the vehicle is in mo-

tion:

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Adjust the head restraint correctly in or-

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Never stand in the vehicle.

der to achieve maximum protection.

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Never stand on the seats.

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Seat belts can only provide optimal pro-

tection when seat backrests are in an up-

right position and the vehicle occupants

are wearing their seat belts correctly. If

passengers In the rear seats are not sitting

in an upright position, the risk of injury due

to incorrect positioning of the seat belt in-

creases.

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Never kneel on the seats.

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Adjust the head restraint correctly in or-

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Never tilt your seat backrest far to the rear.

der to achieve maximum protection.

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Never lean against the dash panel.

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Never lie on the rear bench.

Correct sitting position for rear

seat passengers

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Never sit on the front edge of a seat.

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Never sit sideways.

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Never lean out of a window.

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.

To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a

sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident,

passengers on the rear seat bench must con-

sider the following:

Examples of incorrect sitting posi-

tions

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Seat belts can provide optimal protection on-

ly when the belt webs are properly posi-

tioned. Incorrect sitting positions substantially

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Sit up straight.

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Do not allow anyone to travel in the foot-

well.

Safe driving

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Never travel without wearing the seat belt.

Do not allow anyone to travel in the lug-

Correct adjustment of front head

restraints

death in an accident and increase the risk

of suffering injuries during abrupt braking

actions or unexpected manoeuvres.

gage compartment.

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The head restraints must always be ad-

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justed according to the height of the pas-

senger.

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Any incorrect sitting position increases

the risk of severe injuries. Sitting in an in-

correct position exposes the vehicle occu-

pants to severe injuries if airbags are trig-

gered, by striking a vehicle occupant who

has assumed an incorrect sitting position.

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Before the vehicle moves, assume the

proper sitting position and maintain it

throughout the trip. Before every trip, in-

struct your passengers to sit properly and

to stay in this position during the trip

Fig. 89 Correctly adjusted head restraint as

viewed from the front and the side.

page 64, Correct position of the vehicle

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Read the additional information carefully

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occupants.

Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-

portant part of passenger protection and can

reduce the risk of injuries in most accident sit-

uations.

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Adjust the head restraint so that its upper

edge is, as far as possible, at the same level

as the top of your head, or at the very least,

at eye level Fig. 89.

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WARNING

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Travelling with the head restraints re-

moved or improperly adjusted increases

the risk of severe injuries. An improper ad-

justment of the head restraints may cause

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