Passive Safety 151
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Correct seated position
Correct seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent, we recommend the following setting.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm ⇒ fig. 132.
• Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are
able to press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle .
• Adjust the backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of
the steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is
at the same level as the upper part of your head ⇒ fig. 133.
• Fasten the seat belt correctly ⇒ page 158, “How are seat belts
correctly fastened?”.
Manual driver seat adjustment ⇒ page 73, “Adjusting front seats manu-
ally”.
Electrical driver seat adjustment ⇒ page 74, “Adjusting seats”.
Fig. 132 The correct
distance of the driver
from the steering wheel
Fig. 133 The correct
head restraint adjust-
ment for the driver
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