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If the seat belts do not release:
X
Adjust the seat backrest to the rear until
the seat belt tension is reduced.
The locking mechanism releases.
!
When adjusting the seat backrests, make
sure there are no items behind the seats.
Otherwise, you could damage the seats
and/or the items.
Correct driver seat adjustment
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
R
seat adjustment
R
head restraint adjustment
R
steering wheel adjustment
R
rear view mirror adjustment
R
fastening of seat belts
Steering wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 270.
X
Position steering wheel : properly
(Y page 270).
Make sure:
R
You can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
R
You can move your legs freely.
R
All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 45.
X
Fasten and position your seat belt ;
correctly (Y page 47).
Make sure:
R
The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
R
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
R
Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 264.
X
Position seat = and head restraint
properly. See (Y page 265) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
R
Always be in a properly seated position.
R
The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R
The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
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