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 describes 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 a correct sitting position is
assumed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Volkswagen recommends the following seating position for your own safety and to reduce the
level of injury in the event 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 at all times → Fig. 1 .
—For small people, push the head restraint all the way down, even if the head is then located
underneath the top edge of the head restraint.
—For tall 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 (→ Seat belts, Description).
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 → Fig. 1 A and the circumference of the steering wheel can be
held at the sides with both hands and your 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 your knees still slightly bent and so that the distance from the dash
panel to your knees is at least 10 cm → Fig. 1 B
.
—Adjust the height so that you can reach the highest point of the steering wheel.
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