User Manual - Page 20

For 2018 RAPID SPACEBACK.

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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of
children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual should therefore always be
kept in the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.
Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.
Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
Check the tyre inflation pressure.
Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
Secure all items of luggage.
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
Ensure that no parts and components are visibly loose in the vehicle.
Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
Protect children using a suitable child seat » page 28, Transporting children
safely.
Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position » page 18, Correct and safe seating position.
Driving safety
For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed.
Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g.
by your passengers or mobile phone calls).
Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol, drugs or similar).
Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
Correct and safe seating position
Introduction
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
Do not lean against the dash panel.
Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
Do not sit facing to one side.
Do not lean out of the window.
Do not put your limbs out of the window.
Do not put your feet on the seat cushion.
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Safety
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