—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
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→ 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.
—Push the front passenger seat as far back as possible so that the airbag can provide maximum protection if it is
deployed.
Introduction
Check the condition of all seat belts regularly. If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or seat belt buckle
become damaged, the seat belt in question should be replaced immediately by a correspondingly qualified workshop
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. The qualified workshop must use correct spare parts that are compatible with the vehicle, equipment level and
model year.
WARNING
Incorrectly fastened or unfastened seat belts can increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
● Before every trip, each vehicle occupant must adopt the correct sitting position, correctly fasten the seat belt
belonging to their seat and keep it fastened properly throughout the trip.
● Before every journey and while the vehicle is in motion, secure all children travelling in the vehicle in a restraint
system suitable for their weight and height. They must also wear correctly fastened seat belts .
● Insert the latch plate only into the belt buckle of the corresponding seat and make sure that the latch plate
engages securely. Using a buckle that does not belong to the seat that you are occupying reduces the level of
protection and can lead to severe injuries.
● Never unfasten the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.
● Never allow more than one person to share the same seat belt.
● Never transport children or babies on your lap and never secure them using the same seat belt.
● Never travel wearing loose, bulky clothing(such as an overcoat over a jacket). This could prevent the seat belts
from fitting and functioning properly.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries. If the belt webbing or any other part of the seat belt
becomes damaged, the seat belt may tear during an accident or sudden braking manoeuvre.
● Never damage the belt by trapping it in the door or in the seat mechanism.
● If the belt webbing, belt connections, belt retractor or seat belt buckle become damaged, the seat belt or belt
attachment element in question must be replaced immediately by a correspondingly qualified workshop. The
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