Correct driver's seat position

Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment.
Check whether you have adjusted seat 3
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment.
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
• you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.
• you are sitting in a normal upright position.
• you can fasten the seat belt properly.
• you have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position.
• you have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently
supported.
• you can depress the pedals properly.
Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment.
Check whether steering wheel 1 is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically.
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
• you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
• you can move your legs freely.
• you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts.
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 1 properly.
The seat belt should:
• fit snugly across your body
• be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
• be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings.
See also:
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright position when the rear seat bench
is occupied, or the extended cargo volume is not in use.
Check for secure lockin ...
First-aid kit
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove first-aid kit 1 from the parcel net.
Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace mi ...
Notes on selecting, mounting and replacing tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same type and make.
• Only mount tires of the correct size onto the wheels.
• After mounting new tires, run them in at moderate speeds for the first 60
miles ( ...
