Useful information
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This
Owner's
Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for
your vehicle that were available at the
time of going to press. Country-specific
differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all fea-
tures described. This is also the case for
systems and functions relevant to safety.
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Read the information on qualified spe-
cialist workshops: (Y page 21).
Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
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adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel
or mirror
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fasten the seat belt.
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirror and fasten the seat belt before
starting the engine.
Example
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 85).
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Make sure that seat = is adjusted
prop-
erly.
Adjusting the seat (Y page 86)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
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you are as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible.
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you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
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you can fasten the seat belt properly.
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you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
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you can depress the pedals properly.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 89).
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Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusts the steering wheel (Y page 89)
When adjusting
the steering wheel, make
sure that:
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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 in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat
belts (Y page 40).
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Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (Y page 42).
The seat belt should:
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fit snugly across your body
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be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
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be routed in your pelvic area across
the hip joints
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Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 90) in such a way that you have a
good
view
of road and traffic conditions.
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Correct driver's seat position
>> Seats, steering wheel and mirrors.
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