¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS
The following describes the proper seating positions for the driver and
passengers.
If you have a physical impairment or condition that prevents you from
sitting properly on the driver seat with the safety belt properly fas-
tened and reaching the pedals, special modifications to your vehicle
may be necessary. Only the proper seating position ensures optimum
protection by the safety belt and airbag.
Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility or call the Volkswagen Customer CARE
Center at 1-800-822-8987 for information about possible modifica-
tions to your vehicle.
For your own safety and to reduce injuries in the event of sudden
braking maneuvers or accidents, Volkswagen recommends the fol-
lowing seating positions:
Applies to all vehicle occupants:
Adjust head restraints so that the upper edge of the head restraint
is at least at eye level or higher. Position the back of your head as
close as possible to the head restraint ⇒ꢀfig. 43 and ⇒ꢀfig. 44.
Push the head restraint completely down for short people, even if
the top of the head is then below the upper edge of the head restraint.
Tall people should pull the head restraint all the way up.
Adjust the seat backrest angle to an upright position so that your
back is in full contact with it when the vehicle is moving.
Always keep both feet on the floor and in the footwell whenever the
vehicle is moving.
Always adjust and fasten safety belts properly ⇒ꢀpage 141, Safety
belts.
Driver - seat and steering wheel adjustment:
Adjust the steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches
(25 cm) between the steering wheel and your breast bone ⇒ꢀfig. 43.
When adjusting the proper distance to the steering wheel, grasp the
top of the steering wheel with your elbows slightly bent.
Always hold the steering wheel on the outside of the steering wheel
rim with your hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to help
reduce the risk of personal injury if the driver's airbag inflates.
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