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Driving safety

Safety

For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed.

Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g.

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General information

 Introduction

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by your passengers or mobile phone calls).

Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-

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cohol, drugs or similar).

Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.

Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.

Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).

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In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the

subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you

should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of

children and anything similar.

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Correct and safe seat position

Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-

tions of this Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual should therefore always be

kept in the vehicle.

 Introduction

Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not

change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the

correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.

Before setting off

For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please

pay attention to the following points before setting off.

The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

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Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.

Do not lean against the dash panel.

Do not put your feet on the dash panel.

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Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-

screen washer fluid level.

Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.

Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure

that the mirrors are not covered.

Check the tyre inflation pressure.

Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.

Secure all items of luggage.

Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the

The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-

served, may cause serious injuries or death.

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Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.

Do not sit facing to one side.

Do not lean out of the window.

Do not put your limbs out of the window.

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Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.

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vehicle.

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Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.

Ensure that no parts and components are visibly loose in the vehicle.

Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.

Protect children using a suitable child seat » page 17, Transporting children

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safely.

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Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-

rect seated position » page 9, Correct and safe seat position.

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The adjustable seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match

A distance of least 25 cm to the steering wheel should be maintained,

the body size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened proper-

ly to provide the most effective levels of protection to the passengers.

Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.

otherwise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - hazard!

When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-

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er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 4. Never hold the

steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the

middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, you could

sustain serious injury to the arms, hands and head if the airbag is activated.

Children must be fastened » page 17, Transporting children safely with a

suitable restraint system.

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The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this

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will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of

injury!

Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-

hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate

the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.

WARNING

By sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.

Adjusting the steering wheel position

The correct seating position for the driver

Fig. 5 Adjusting the steering wheel position

 Read and observe on page 10 first.

The height of the steering wheel can be adjusted.

Fig. 4 Correct seated position for the driver / correct steering wheel

position

Turn the safety lever beneath the steering wheel towards the arrow

» Fig. 5.

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 Read and observe on page 10 first.

For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,

the following instructions must be observed.

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be

adjusted in line with the arrow

Press the safety lever down until it clicks into the direction of the arrow

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Adjust the driver's seat so that the pedals can be fully depressed with

slightly bent legs and the distance between the steering wheel and your

WARNING

chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 4 -

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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving only when

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Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel

can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.

Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.

the vehicle is stationary!

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The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot

accidentally change position – risk of accident!

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Correct seating position for the front passenger

Seat belts

 Read and observe on page 10 first.

Using seat belts

 Introduction

For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-

ing instructions must be observed.

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Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-

senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so

that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.

Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an

accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival

in the event of a major accident.

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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.

The seat belts reduce the kinetic energy (energy of motion) to a considerable

extent. They also prevent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well re-

sult in severe injuries.

WARNING

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A distance of least 25 cm to the dash panel should be maintained, other-

wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - hazard!

Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-

When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed

» page 17, Transporting children safely.

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er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the

surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-

comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-

bag is deployed, you could suffer fatal injuries by adopting an incorrect

seated position!

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Fasten seat belts before every ride! This also applies to other passengers -

there is a danger of injury!

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Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated

» page 9, Correct and safe seat position.

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The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the rear

Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats

otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.

 Read and observe on page 10 first.

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Information on dealing with the safety belts

The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-

ted, or chafe against any sharp edges.

For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of in-

jury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.

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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at

the same level as the upper part of your head.

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Make sure you do not catch the seat belt when closing the door.

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Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.

WARNING

Information on the proper use of the safety belts

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No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-

gether.

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The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct

one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to

protect and the risk of injury increases.

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Seat belts

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