Safety
Rear head restraints
Correct adjustment of rear head
restraints
Pedal area
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The rear head restraints have 2 positions:
use and non-use.
Pedals
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One position for use (head restraint raised)
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Ensure that you can always press the ac-
celerator, brake and clutch pedals unim-
paired to the floor.
Fig. 90. In this position, the head re-
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straints are used normally, protecting pas-
sengers along with the rear seat belts.
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Ensure that the pedals can return unim-
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And one position for non-use (head re-
paired to their initial positions.
straint lowered).
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Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-
To fit the head restraints in position for use,
pull on the edges with both hands in the di-
rection of the arrow.
tened during the trip and do not obstruct
the pedals
.
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Fig. 90 Head restraints in the correct position.
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 specialised dealership. Fasten-
ers* for floor mats are fitted in the footwells.
WARNING
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Under no circumstances should the rear
passengers travel while the head restraints
are in the non-use position. See the warn-
ing label located on the rear side fixed win-
dow Fig. 91.
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Do not swap the centre rear head re-
straint with either of the outer seat rear
head restraints. Risk of injury in case of an
accident!
If a brake circuit fails, the brake pedal must be
pressed down thoroughly in order to stop the
vehicle.
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Wear suitable footwear
Always wear shoes which support your feet
properly and give you a good feeling for the
pedals.
Fig. 91 Head restraint position warning label.
CAUTION
Note the instructions on the adjustment of
the head restraints page 156.
Properly adjusted head restraints are an im-
portant part of the passenger protection and
can reduce the risk of injuries in most acci-
dent situations
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WARNING
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Restricting pedal operation can lead to
critical situations while driving.
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