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:
Engine and differential
Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:
▷ For gasoline engine, 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full-thrott ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e ...
Manual transmission
Shifting
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inadvertent
shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine ...
