Seats, restraints 37Front seatsSeat position9 WarningOnly drive with the seat correctlyadjusted.■ Sit with buttocks as far back againstthe backrest as possible. Adjust thedistance between the seat and thepedals so that legs are slightlyangled when pressing the pedals.Slide the front passenger seat asfar back as possible.■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it ispossible to easily reach thesteering wheel with arms slightlybent. Maintain contact betweenshoulders and the backrest whenturning the steering wheel. Do notangle the backrest too far back. Werecommend a maximum rake ofapprox. 25°.■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 94.■ Set seat height high enough tohave a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.There should be at least one handof clearance between head and theroof frame. Your thighs should restlightly on the seat without pressinginto it.■ Adjust the head restraint 3 35.■ Adjust the height of the seat belt3 50.■ Adjust the thigh support so thatthere is a space approx. two fingerswide between the edge of the seatand the hollow of the knee.■ Adjust the lumbar support so that itsupports the natural shape of thespine.Seat adjustmentDrive only with engaged seats andbackrests.9 DangerDo not sit nearer than 25 cm fromthe steering wheel, to permit safeairbag deployment.9 WarningNever adjust seats while driving asthey could move uncontrollably.
