— If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash
the affected area with water for a few minutes.
Seek medical attention immediately.
— Check the seat belts, their locks and attachment
points for damage.
— Do not leave any objects in the driver's footwell.
They can get into the pedal area and restrict the
pedal control.
— Should electrolyte get into your eyes, rinse them
immediately with water. Seek medical attention
immediately.
— Always fix the floor mats securely in the driver's
pedal area.
— Do not charge a frozen or thawed 12V vehicle
battery. Replace a frozen 12V vehicle battery.
— Wear footwear that does not interfere with the
safe operation of the pedals.
— Do not use a damaged 12V vehicle battery.
— Risk of short circuit Do not connect the poles of
the 12V vehicle battery.
Sitting safely
For the safety of the occupants and to reduce the
risk of injury in the event of an accident, follow the
instructions below:
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ets
— Adjust the seat backrests to an upright position so
that the whole of your back rests on them. If the
front passenger seat backrest has been folded
forward, only the seat behind the driver's seat
may be used for transporting passengers.
Incorrect use of the sockets can lead to life-threat-
ening electric shock or fire.
— The sockets can become warm during operation.
Do not touch the sockets that have become
warm.
— Engage the rear seat backrests correctly.
— Protect the sockets from liquids.
— Adjust the height-adjustable headrest so that the
top of the headrest is as close as possible to the
top of the head.
— If fluid does enter the power socket, dry it out
completely before reusing.
— Do not insert any objects into the socket contacts.
— The headrest on the occupied rear seat should not
be in the lower position, but the upper edge of
the headrest should be at the same height as the
top of the head.
Before your journey
— Keep your feet in the footwell.
— Use the entire seat.
Adults and children, cargo and objects – everything
has its place in the vehicle. Follow the instructions
below to insure optimal occupant protection in the
event of an accident.
— Do not lean forward or sit to the side.
— Do not place any limbs out the window.
Before you set off
— Ensure that you have a good view of outside the
vehicle. Attach the navigation system or other ex-
ternal devices so that they do not obstruct your
view.
— Adjust the rear-view mirrors.
— Close all doors, the bonnet and the boot lid.
— Assume the correct sitting position, adjust the
seats correctly and fasten the seat belt properly.
Tell your fellow passengers to do the same.
— Adjust the driver's seat longitudinally so that the
pedals can be easily reached with slightly bent
legs.
— Always keep your seat belt on while driving.
— Only one person can be secured with one seat
belt.
—
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance
A
— Make sure that the seat belts are not trapped,
e.g.in the door or in the seat.
between the steering wheel and the breastbone is
at least. 25 cm.
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