Note
Safety mode
During a collision, the safety systems of the car may deactivate certain functions. This is to protect both the occupants
and the car itself from potential damage caused by collision. At the same time, the car enters safety mode. When safety
mode is active, you cannot drive the car. However, depending on the severity of the collision, you may be able to exit
safety mode by restarting the car if you need to move the car out of immediate danger. This in turn reactivates the neces-
sary functions and enables short distance driving.
Important
Your car is designed around safety, but no protective system is 100% effective in all situations. Safety features never
replace the need for safe user practice.
5.2. Proper seating
Appropriate seating and proper seatbelt use are essential for the safety and comfort of everyone in the car.
There are also specific recommendations for pregnancy and child seating.
Important
Importance of proper seating
Safety features, such as seatbelts and airbags, require that all occupants are properly seated for the best chance of effect-
ive protection in a collision. Failure to follow the seating instructions can endanger life or lead to serious injury.
Pregnancy
Take extra care to follow all seating recommendations if the occupant is pregnant. The following are either additions or of
extra importance:
Make sure that the seatbelt does not cross the belly. The hip strap should be under the belly and the shoulder section
should pass above it.
If seated in the driver's seat, avoid sitting closer to the steering wheel than necessary. Adjust the seat to create as
much distance between the belly and wheel as possible while also keeping all driver controls comfortably within
reach.
Child seating needs
Always seat children with extra care and attention to their needs. Make sure you have the required child restraint, that it's
installed correctly and that the child remains safely seated throughout the entire trip. For children travelling forward-fa-
cing, the same seating recommendations apply as for adults. Always make sure the seatbelt is properly adjusted and that
the headrest is at a height suitable for the child when possible.
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