Driving safety
Safety
In the interests of traffic safety, the following information must be observed.
Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g.
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
▶
by your passengers or mobile telephone calls).
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
▶
cohol or drugs).
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).
▶
▶
This section of the manual includes important information on the subject of
passive safety. We have combined everything here which you should be famili-
ar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and any-
thing similar.
▶
Correct and safe seating position
Other important safety information can also be found in the following chap-
ters of this Owner´s Manual. The Owner´s Manual should therefore always be
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.
▶
▶
Check the function of the lighting and turn signal systems.
Do not lean against the dash panel.
Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
▶
▶
Check the function of the wipers and check the wiper blades for wear.
Check the windscreen 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.
▶
▶
▶
Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
Do not sit facing to the side.
Do not lean out of the window.
Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
▶
Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
▶
vehicle.
▶
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 by using a suitable child seat » page 29, Transporting chil-
▶
▶
▶
dren safely.
▶
Adopt the correct seated position. Instruct your passengers to assume the
19
Passive Safety
English 
