Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
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Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:
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You are sitting as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking the following
points into consideration.
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You are sitting in an upright position
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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
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Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
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The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the center of the head restraint
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You can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
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You can move your legs freely
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You can see all the displays on the instru‐
ment cluster clearly
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You have a good overview of the traffic con‐
ditions
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Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the center of your shoul‐
der and across your hips in the pelvic area
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Seats and stowing
