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 Information
The information provided may differ 
depending on which functions are 
applicable to your vehicle.
Safety precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting 
in a safe and comfortable position plays 
an important role for the safety of the 
driver and passengers, along with seat 
belts and air bags when in an accident.
 WARNING
Do not use a cushion that reduces 
friction between the seat and the 
passenger. The passenger’s hips may 
slide under the lap portion of the seat 
belt during an accident or a sudden 
stop.
Serious or fatal internal injuries could 
result because the seat belt cannot 
operate properly.
Air bags
You can take steps to reduce the risk 
of being injured by an inflating air bag. 
Sitting too close to an air bag greatly 
increases the risk of injury in the event 
the air bag inflates. Move your seat as 
far back as possible from front air bags, 
whilst still maintaining control of the 
vehicle.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or 
death from an inflating air bag, take the 
following precautions:
•  Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the 
rear as possible maintaining the 
ability to control the vehicle.
•  Adjust the front passenger seat as far 
to the rear as possible.
•  Hold the steering wheel by the rim 
with hands at the 9 o’clock and 3 
o’clock positions to minimise the risk 
of injuries to your hands and arms.
•  NEVER place anything or anyone 
between you and the air bag.
•  Do not allow the front passenger to 
place feet or legs on the dashboard 
to minimise the risk of leg injuries.
Seat belts
Always fasten your seat belt before 
starting any trip. At all times, passengers 
should sit upright and be properly belted. 
Infants and small children must be belted 
in appropriate Child Restraint Systems. 
Children who have outgrown a booster 
seat and adults must be belted using the 
seat belts.
 WARNING
Take the following precautions when 
adjusting your seat belt:
•  NEVER use one seat belt for more 
than one occupant.
•  Always position the seatback upright 
with the lap portion of the seat belt 
snug and low across the hips.
•  NEVER allow children or small infants 
to ride on a passenger’s lap.
•  Do not route the seat belt across your 
neck, across sharp edges, or reroute 
the shoulder strap away from your 
body.
•  Do not allow the seat belt to become 
caught or jammed.