136 Dr iv ing Safel y
• Make sure to use the right child restraint
correct ly to protect children ¢
page 177,
Child Safety.
• Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same ¢ page 58,
General recommendations.
• Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly .
Also instruct your passengers to fasten their
safety belts proper ly
r::::>page 145 .
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condi-
tion of the vehicle, the driver as well as the
driver's ability to concentrate on the road
without being distracted.
The driver is respons ible for the safety of the
vehicle and all of its occupants. If you r ability
to drive is impa ired, safety risks for everybody
in the vehicle increase and you also become a
hazard to everyone else on the road
r:::;, .&_.
Therefore:
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passe n-
gers or by using a cellular telephone.
• NEVER drive when your driving ability is im-
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
• Observe all traffic laws, rules of the road
and speed limits and plain common sense .
• ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic
and weather condit ions .
• Take frequent breaks on long trips . Do not
dr ive for more than two hours at a stretch.
• Do NOT drive when you are t ired, under
pressure or when you are stressed.
_8. WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk
of serious personal injury and death when-
ever a vehicle is being used.
Proper occupant
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is impor-
tant for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 153 Corr ect seating posit ion
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injury in the event of an accident, we recom-
mend that you adjust the driver's seat to the
following position:
• Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easi-
ly push the pedals all the way to the floor
while keeping your knee(s) slightly bent
r:::;, A .
• Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is
in an upr ight position so that your back
comes in full contact with it when you drive.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) be-
tween the steering wheel and your breast
bone
r:::;, fig. 153. If not possible, see your au-
thorized Audi dealership about adaptive
equipment.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the steer-
ing wheel and airbag cover points at your
chest and not at your face .
• Grasp the top of the steer ing wheel with
your elbow(s) slightly bent.
• Adjust the head restraint so the upper edge
is as even as possible with the top of your
head.
If that is not possible, try to adjust
the head restraint so that it is as close to
this position as possib le.
• Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
r::::>page 148.
To Next Page
Loading...
