Seats and storage
- Position the head restraint according to the occupant's
height ==:>
page 68. For maximum protection, the top of
the head restraint should be at least at eye level, prefer-
ably higher and ideally level with the top of the head
==:>
page 111, fig. 96.
& WARNING
Never place any objects in the driver's footwell. An object could
get into the pedal area and interfere with pedal function. In case
of sudden braking or an accident, you would not be able to brake
or accelerate! •
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the rearmost
position.
To avoid contact with the airbag while it is deploying, do not
sit any closer to the instrument panel than necessary and
always wear the three-point safety belt provided adjusted
correctly. We recommend that you adjust the passenger's
seat in the following manner:
- Move the front passenger seat into the rearmost position
of the fore and aft adjustment range==:>
& in "Why is your
seat adjustment so important?" on
page 63.
- Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright position. Do
not ride with the seat reclined.
- The ideal position for the head restraint is with the upper
edge of the restraint level with the top of your head
==:>
page 68. You should not lower the top of the restraint
below the level of your eyes.
- Place your feet on the floor in front of the passenger's
seat . •
Adjusting front seats manually
Appli es to vehicles: with manua l seat adjustment
Adjustment controls
Various controls on the manual seats provide a wide
range for individual adjustments.
(D Moving the seat forward or backward
@ Adjusting the lumbar support=> page 68
® Adjusting the seat height
© Adjusting the seatback angle
© Releasing the seatback
[I) Tips
Fig. 57 Adjustment
controls: locations on
driver's seat
Some of the controls are fitted on certain models only or they are
optional equipment. •