● While driving, always keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at the9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
positions. This reduces the risk of injury if the driver front airbag is triggered.
● Never hold the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position, or in any other manner, e.g. at the hub of the steering
wheel. If the driver front airbag is triggered, you could receive severe injuries to the arms, hands and head.
Introduction
The following section describes the options for adjusting the front seats. Always ensure that the correct sitting
position is adjusted (→ Sitting position).
WARNING
Driving with an incorrect sitting position due to incorrectly adjusted seats can lead to serious injuries.
● Always adjust the front seats to ensure a correct sitting position before any journey and ensure that all
passengers have fastened their seat belts correctly.
● Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
WARNING
Incorrect adjustment of the seats can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Adjust the seats only when the vehicle is stationary. The seats could change position unexpectedly if you attempt
to reposition them while the vehicle is in motion so that you lose of control of the vehicle as a result.
Furthermore, an incorrect sitting position is adopted while adjusting the seat.
● Adjust the height and angle of the front seats or move them forwards and backwards only when there is no-one
in the adjustment range of the seats.
● The adjustment range of the seats must not be restricted by any items.
● Adjust the angle of the rear seats or move the seats forwards and backwards only when there is no-one in the
adjustment range of the seats.
● The adjustment and locking areas of the seats must not be soiled.
WARNING
Improper use of seat covers or protective covers may lead to the electrical seat controls being operated accidentally
and the front seats moving unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control over the vehicle. This
could result in serious injury and accidents. Furthermore, this may result in damage to the electrical components in
the front seats.
● Never fit seat or protective covers on the electric controls.
● Do not fit seat covers or protective covers over the seats unless they have been expressly approved for use in the
vehicle.
WARNING
Cigarette lighters in the vehicle could be damaged or accidentally lit. This could lead to serious burns and other
injuries.
● Before adjusting the seats, always make sure that there is no cigarette lighter on or near the movable parts of the
seat.
NOTICE
Sharp edges can damage the seats.
● Do not touch the seats with sharp-edged objects. Sharp objects, such as zips, rivets on clothing or belts, may
damage surfaces. Open Velcro fasteners can also cause damage.
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