Correct sitting position
Fig. 1 Illustration: correct distance between the driver and
the steering wheel, correct seat belt routing and correct
head restraint adjustment.
The following details the correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers.
If any vehicle occupants cannot assume a correct sitting position due to their physical build, they should contact a
qualified workshop to find out about possible special modifications. The seat belts and airbags can only provide a
maximum level of protection if you assume a correct sitting position. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends
using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the
level of injury in the case of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an accident:
The following applies to all vehicle occupants:
—Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same height as the top of the head, but not lower than eye
level. Position the back of your head as close to the head restraint as possible → Fig. 1.
—For shorter people: Push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then underneath the top edge of
the head restraint.
—For taller people: Push the head restraint up as far as it will go.
—Keep both feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
—Adjust and fasten seat belts properly .
Additional points for the driver:
—Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your breastbone is at least 25 cm
A
→ Fig. 1
and the circumference of the steering wheel can be held at the sides with the arms slightly bent.
—The steering wheel must always point towards the breastbone and not towards the face.
—Move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
—Adjust the driver seat by moving it forwards or backwards so that you are able to press the pedals to the floor with
B
your knees still slightly angled and the distance from the dash panel to you knees is at least 10 cm → Fig. 1
.
—Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
—Always leave both feet in the footwell, to help ensure you maintain control of the vehicle at all times.
Additional points for the front passenger:
—If possible, move the backrest into an upright position so that your back rests fully against it.
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