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Safe driving12
Correct sitting position
The correct sitting positions for the driver and passengers are shown below.
If you physical constitution prevents you from maintaining the correct sitting
position, contact a qualified workshop for help with any special devices. The
seat belt and airbag can only provide optimum protection if a correct sitting
position is adopted. SEAT recommends visiting a qualified workshop.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident
or sudden braking or manoeuvre, SEAT recommend the following positions:
Valid for all vehicle occupants:
x Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is at the same level as the
top of your head, or as close as possible to the same level as the top of your
head and under no circumstances below eye level. Keep the back of your neck
as close as possible to the head restraint fig. 1 and fig. 2.
x Short people must lower the head restraint completely, even if your head
is below its upper edge.
x Tall people must raise the head restraint completely.
x Adjust the backrest to an upright position so that your back rests
completely against it.
x Always keep your feet in the footwell while the vehicle is in motion.
x Adjust and fasten your seat belt correctly page 22.
Also valid for the driver:
x Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a distance of at least 25 cm (10
inches) between it and your chest fig. 1 and so that you can hold the
steering wheel with both hands on the outside of the ring at the 9 o'clock and
3 o'clock positions with your arms slightly bent.
x The adjusted steering wheel must face your chest and not your face.
x Adjust the driver's seat forwards or backwards so that you are able to
press the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to the floor with your knees
slightly angled and the distance between your knees and the dash panel is at
least 10 cm (4 inches) fig. 1.
x Adjust the height of the driver's seat so that you can easily reach the top
of the steering wheel.
Fig. 1 The correct
distance between the
driver and the steering
wheel must be at least 25
cm (10 inches).
Fig. 2 Correct belt web
and head restraint posi-
tions.
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