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:

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    Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume additional fuel, especially in city and stopand- go traffic. Therefore, switch off these functio ...

    Turn signal, high beams,headlamp flasher
    Turn signal Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp i ...

    Compartments in the doors
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