Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:
▷ Safety belts.
▷ Head restraints.
▷ Airbags.
See also:
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting
Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequ ...
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or
lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h ...
Automatic deactivation of the frontpassenger airbags
The system determines whether the front passenger
seat is occupied by measuring the resistance
of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
passenger side are activated or de ...
