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Safe driving
risk of injury. The following list includes most
of
the s
af
ety equipment in your SEAT:
●
Three-point seat belts
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Belt tension limiter for the front and rear
side seats
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Belt tensioners for the front seats
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Front airbags
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Side airbags in the front seat backrests,
with chest and head protection
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“ISOFIX” anchor points for “ISOFIX” rear
child seat system
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Height-adjustable front head restraints
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Rear-centre head restraints with in-use po-
sition and non-use position
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Adjustable steering column
The safety equipment mentioned above
works together to provide you and your pas-
sengers with the best possible protection in
the event of an accident. However, these
safety systems can only be effective if you
and your passengers are sitting in a correct
position and use this equipment properly.
Safety is everyone's business!
Correct position for passengers
Correct sitting position for driver
Fig. 75 The proper distance between driver
and s
t
eerin
g wheel
Fig. 76 Correct head restraint position for the
driv
er
.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of
injur
y
in the ev
ent of an accident, we recom-
mend the following adjustments for the driv-
er:
–
Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a
distance of at least 25 cm between the
steering wheel and the centre of your chest
››› Fig. 75.
–
Move the driver seat forwards or backwards
so that you are able to press the accelera-
tor, brake and clutch pedals to the floor
with your knees still slightly angled ›››
.
–
Ensure that you can reach the highest point
of
the s
t
eering wheel.
–
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 ››› Fig. 76.
–
Move the seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion so that your back rests completely
against it.
–
Fasten your seat belt securely ››› page 61.
–
Keep both feet in the footwell so that you
have the vehicle under control at all times.
Adjustment of the driver seat ››› page 132.
WARNING
●
An incorrect
sitting position of the driver
can lead to severe injuries.
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Adjust the driver seat so that there is at
least 25 cm distance between the centre of
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