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Check seat belts, their locks and attachment points for dam-
age.
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Use electrical sockets in the vehicle
Improper handling of the sockets may lead to life-threatening
electric shock or a fire.
Sitting safely
The sockets can become warm during operation. Do not touch
warm sockets.
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For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accident, the following instructions must be
observed:
Protect sockets from liquids.
If moisture does manage to get into the power socket, com-
pletely dry out the socket before reuse.
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Stand the backrests upright. If the front passenger seat back-
rest has been folded forward, only the seat behind the driver's
seat may be used for transporting passengers.
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Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.
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Engage the rear seat backrests correctly.
Adjust the height-adjustable headrest so that the top of the
headrest is as close as possible to the top of the head.
On the occupied rear seat, the headrest should not be in the
lower position although the upper edge of the headrest should
be at the same height as the top of the head.
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Before your journey
Adults and children, cargo and objects - everything has its place
in the vehicle. Observe the following instructions so that all oc-
cupants are protected in the best possible way in the event of an
accident.
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Keep your feet in the footwell.
Use the entire seat.
Do not lean forward or sit to the side.
Do not hold your limbs out the window.
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Before you go
Ensure that you have a good view of outside the vehicle. At-
tach external devices (e.g. navigation system) so that they do
not restrict the view externally.
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Adjust the rearview mirrors.
Close all doors, the boot and front flap.
Stop the charging process and close the battery charging flap.
Take up the correct sitting position, adjust the seats correctly
and fasten the seat belt properly. Ensure that passengers do
likewise. Always leave the seat belt on while driving.
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Only one person can be secured with a seat belt.
Make sure that the seat belts are not trapped, e.g. in the door
or in the seat.
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