ESP AUDI Q3 2017 Owner´s Manual

Ass is t
Assist
Speed warning system
Applies to: vehicles with speed warning system
The speed warning system helps you to stay be­
low o specified maximum speed that con be set,
changed or deleted in the Infotainment system".
The speed warning system warns you if yo u are
exceeding the maximum speed that you have set.
A warning tone will sound as soon as your speed
exceeds the stored value slightly. The
(OJ (USA
models)
I Hll (Canada models) indicator light
and a message appear in the instrument cluster
d isplay at the same time. The
Hll![t] indicator
light and the message t urn off if the speed falls
b a ck below the stored maxim um speed.
Sett ing a threshold is recommended if you would
like to be reminded when yo u reach a certa in
maxim um speed. Situations where yo u may want
to do so i nclude dr iving in a cou ntry w it h a ge ne r­
al speed limit or if there is a specified maximum
speed for winter tires .
Setting the warning threshold
Select: !CARI fu nction button > (C ar) Systems *
control b utton > Driver assi st > Sp eed warning .
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Regardless of the speed wa rning sys tem, you
should always monitor yo ur speed using the
speedome ter and ma ke sure you are following
t he legal speed limi t.
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Cruise control system
Switching on
Applies to: vehicles with cruise control system
The cruise control system makes it possible to
drive a constant speed that is 30 km/h or higher.
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Fig . 80 Operat ing lever: cru ise control system
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.. To switch the system on, pull the lever into po-
sition
(D ~ fig. 80.
.. Drive at the speed to be maintained.
.. To store the speed, press the button @.
The
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indicato r light turns on in the instr ument cluster .
&_ WARNING
-Always pay attention to the traffic a round
you when the cruise contro l system is in op­
erat ion. You are always respons ible for your
speed and the distance between your ve hi­
cle and other vehicles.
- For safety reasons , cruise cont rol should not
be used in the city, in stop-and-go traff ic, on
w inding roads and when road condi tions a re
poor (such as ice, fog, g ravel, heavy rai n an d
hy dro planing), because this inc reases t he
r is k of an accident.
- Switch the cr uise control off temporarily
when dr iv ing in turning lanes, highway exi ts
or in constru ction zones.
- P lease note th at "res ting" your foo t on the
a ccelerator pedal un inte ntiona lly can resul t
in ac celeration tha t overrides the c ruise con -
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Assist
Audi side assist
Description
Applies to: vehicles w ith Aud i side ass ist
F ig. 81 Sensor detection range
Fig. 82 Display on the exterior mirror
Side assist helps you monitor your blind spot and
traffic behind your vehicle. Within the limits of
the system, it warns you about vehicles that are
coming closer or that are traveling with you with­
i n sensor range
(D ¢ fig. 81: if a lane change is
classified as critical, the display@in the exter io r
mirror
¢fig. 82 turns on.
The display in the left exter ior mirror provides as­
sistance when mak ing a lane change to the left,
while the disp lay in the right exterior mirror pro­
vides assistance when making a lane cha nge to
the right .
Information stage
As long as you do not activate the turn signal,
side assist
informs you abou t veh icles tha t are
detected and classified as critical. The disp lay in
the mi rror turns on, but is dim .
The display remains dim in the in formation stage
so that your view toward the front is not distur ­
bed.
80 Warning stage
If you
activate the turn signal, side assist warns
you about vehicles that are detected and classi­
fied as critica l. The display in the respective mir­
ror blinks brightly.
If this happens, check traffic
by g lancing in the exterior mirrors and over your
shou lder ¢.&
in General information on
page 81.
{!) Tips
- You can adjust the brightness on of the dis·
play on the rearview mirror¢
page 82.
- Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trailer located in ¢
page 81.
General information
Applies to : vehicles wi th A udi side ass ist
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Fig. 83 Dr iving situa tions
Fig. 84 Rea r of the vehicle: pos it io n of the sensors

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Side assist functions at speeds above approxi­
mately 19 mph (30 km/h).
@ Vehicles that are approaching
In certain cases, a vehicle will be classified as
critical for a lane change even if it is still some­
what far away. The faster a vehicle approaches,
the sooner the display in the exterior mirror will
turn on.
@ Vehicles traveling with you
Vehicles traveling with you are indicated in the
exterior mirror if they are classified as critical for
a lane change. All vehicles detected by side assist
are indicated by the time they enter your "blind
spot", at the latest.
© Vehicles you are passing
If
you slowly pass a vehicle that side assist has
detected (the difference in speed between the
vehicle and your vehicle is less than
9 mph (lS
km/h)), the display in the exterior mirror turns
on as soon as the vehicle enters your blind spot.
The
display will not turn on if you quickly pass a
vehicle that side assist has detected (the differ­
ence in speed is greater than 9 mph (15 km/h)).
Functional limitations
The radar sensors are designed to detect the left
and right adjacent lanes when the road lanes are
the normal width . In some situations, the display
in the exterior mirror may turn on even though
there is no vehicle located in the area that is criti­
cal for a lane change. For example:
-If the lanes are narrow or if your are driving on
the edge of your lane. If this is the case , the
system may have detected a vehicle in another
lane that is
not adjacent to your current lane.
-If you are driving through a curve. Side assist
may react to a vehicle that is one lane over
from the adjacent lane .
- If side assist reacts to other objects (such as
high or displaced guard rails).
- In poor weather conditions. The side assist
functions are limited.
Do not cover the radar sensors
c!:> fig. 84 with
stickers, deposits, bicycle wheels or other ob-
Assist
jects, because they will impair the function. Do
not use side assist when towing a trailer. For in­
formation on cleaning, see
c!:>page 191.
A WARNING
-- Always pay attention to traffic and to the
area around your vehicle. Side assist cannot replace a driver's attention. The driver alone
is always responsible for lane changes and
similar driving maneuvers .
- Improper reliance on the side assist system can cause collisions and serious personal in­
jury:
- Never rely only on side assist when chang­
ing lanes.
- Always check rear view mirrors to make
sure that it is safe to change lanes.
- Side assist cannot detect all vehicles under
all conditions- danger of accident!
- Please note that side assist indicates there
are approaching vehicles, or vehicles in your
blind spot, only after your vehicle has
reached a driving speed of at least 19 mph
(30 km/h).
- In certain situations, the system may not
function or its function may be limited. For
example:
- if vehicles are approaching or being left
behind very quickly. The display may not
turn on in time.
- in poor weather conditions such as heavy
rain, snow or heavy mist.
- on very wide lanes, in tight curves or if
there is a rise in the road surface. Vehicles
in the adjacent lane may not be detected
because they are outside of the sensor
range.
(I) Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. This can impair the system. Have
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility check their function.
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Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif­
ferent types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
The driver can selec t from three modes,
Comfort,
Auto
and Dynamic , using the ~:/:a button in the
center console or by using the Infotainment sys­
tem . This allows yo u to switch between a sporty
and a comfortable driving mode, for example.
Description
App lies to: ve hicles with Audi drive select
The following systems, among other things , are
influenced by drive select:
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and auto­
matic transmission respond more quickly or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements. In the sporty dynamic mode, the
transmission shifts at higher speed ranges.
Suspension control*
The adaptive dampers use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­ ing and accelerat ion operations by the driver,
road surface, driv ing speed, and load . With dr ive
select, you can adjust the adaptive dampers to
sporty (dynamic), comfortable (comfort) or bal­
anced (auto).
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering assis­
tance . Indirect steering that moves easily as in
comfort mode is especially su ited to long drives
on a highway . In contrast, dynamic mode pro­
vides sporty, direct steeri ng.
Cornering light*
The cornering light adapts to driving on curves .
The pivoting action and the lighting also adapt to
the mode.
Assist
(D Tips
The 5 selector lever position automatically en­
gages if the dynamic mode is se lected.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to: vehicles wit h Audi drive select
Fig. 86 Cente r console : dr ive se lect button
Fig. 87 Infota inment sys tem: drive select
" To set the mode, press the r:i:., button repeat­
ed ly until the desired mode is displayed in the
instrument cluster. Or
" Select in the Infotainment system:
ICARI func-
tion button
> Comfort , Auto or Dynamic .
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driving . If traffic per­
mits, after changing modes, briefly take your
foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently
selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort -provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto -provides an overall comfortable yet dy­
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use .
Dynamic -gives the driver a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style.
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Parking systems
General information
Applies to: ve hicles with a rea r parking sys te m /pa rking sys­
tem plus/rearv iew camera
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, va rious
pa rking aids wi ll help you when parki ng and ma­
ne uveri ng.
The
r e ar parki ng sy stem is an a udible parking a id
that warns you of obstacles
behind t he vehicle
¢ page 85.
The parking sy stem plus ass ists you when park ­
i ng by aud ibly and v isually indicating objects de­
tected
in front of and behind the veh icle
¢ page 86.
The re ar view camer a shows the area beh ind the
ve hicle in the Infotainment system d isplay . This
d isp lay assists you when you are cross or parallel
pa rking . Th e pa rking system pl us functions are
a lso available
¢ page 87.
A WARNING ,~ -
- Always look for traff ic and check the area
around your veh icle by looking at it directly
as well . The parking system cannot replace
the driver's attent ion. The driver is always
responsible when enter ing or leav ing a pa rk­
ing space and dur ing similar maneuvers.
- Please note that some surfaces, such as
clothing, are not detected by the system .
- Senso rs and cameras have blind spots in
wh ich peop le and objects cannot be detect­
ed . Be especia lly caut ious of small children
and animals .
- The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the radiator gr ille, bumper,
wheel housing and the unde rbody . The park­
ing system may be impa ired as a result .
H ave an author ized Audi dealer or au thor­
ized Audi Serv ice Facili ty check their func ­
t io n.
- Make s ure the senso rs a re not o bstruc ted by
st ickers, deposits o r othe r ma ter ial s. If they
are, the senso r funct ion could be impa ired.
F or additiona l information on cleaning, see
¢ page 191 .
Parking system s
(D Note
- Some objects are not detected or displayed
by the system under certain circumstances:
- Objects such as barrier chains, trailer draw
bars, vertical poles o r fe nces
- Objects above the sensors such as wall ex ­
tensions
- Objects w ith certai n surfaces or structures
such as c ha in li nk fe nces or powder snow
- If you conti nue driving closer to a low ob­
ject , it may disappear from the sensor
range . Note that you will no longer be
wa rned about t his obstacle.
(D Tips
- The system may p rovide a warning even
tho ugh the re are no obstacles in the cover­
age area in some situa tions, such as:
- certain road s urfaces or when there is tall
g rass.
- externa l ultrasonic sources such as from
clean ing vehicles .
- in heavy rain, snow, o r th ick vehicle ex ­
ha ust.
- We recommen d that you practice par king in
a traff ic -free loca tion or pa rking lot to be ­
come fam iliar with the system . When doing
this, there shou ld be good light and weath­
er conditions .
- You can change the vol ume and pitch of the
signa ls as well as the display ¢
page 90.
- Please refer to the instructions for towing a
trai ler located in
¢ page 91.
-What appea rs in the infotainment display is
somewhat time- delayed.
Rear parking system
Description
Applies to : vehicles wit h rear parking system
The rear parking system is an audible parking
aid .
There is a sen sor in the rea r bumper cover. If
these detect an obstacle, audible s ignals warn
you .
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Intelligent Technology
Intelligent Technology
Electronic Stabilization
Control (ESC)
Description
Elect ronic Stabilization Control (ESC) suppo rts
driver safety.
It red uces the risk of slipping and
improves dr iving stability. ESC detects crit ica l sit­
uations such as the veh icle oversteering and un­
dersteering or the wheels are sp inning. The vehi­
cle is stabilized by app lying the brakes or reduc ­
ing engine torque. When ESC engages, the
G1 i n­
d icator light blinks in the inst rument cluste r.
The fo llow ing systems are integrated in the ESC:
Anti -lock b raking system (ABS)
ABS prevents the whee ls from loc king when brak­
i n g . The vehicle can sti ll be steered even d uring
hard brak ing. Apply steady press ure to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the pedal. A puls ing in the
brake pedal indicates that the system is acting to
stabilize the vehicle .
Brake assi st sy stem
The brake assist system can dec rease braking dis­
tance. It increases brak ing power when the driver
presses the brake pedal quick ly in emergency sit­
uations . You must press and hold the brake pedal
until the dangerous situat io n is over .
Anti- s lip regulation (ASR )
ASR reduces eng ine power when the drive w heels
begin spinning and adapts the force to the road
conditions. This makes it easier to start, acceler­
ate and dr ive up h ills .
Electron ic differential lock (EDL)
The ED L bra kes wheels that a re spinning and
transfers the drive power to the other drive
wheel or wheels if the ve hicle is equipped with a ll
wheel drive*) . This funct ion is not ava ilable at
h igher speeds.
In extreme cases, EDL automatically switches off
to keep the brake on the braked wheel from over­ heating. The vehicle is still work ing correctly. EDL
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will switch on again au tomatically when condi ­
tions have returned to normal.
Steering recommendation
The ESC he lps to s tabili ze the vehicle by cha ng ing
t h e s teer ing torque .
Selective wheel torque control
Selective wheel to rque cont rol is used when d riv­
i ng o n curves . The front whee l on the inside of
t h e curve or both wheels on the i nside of th e
cu rve are braked se lective ly as needed. This al­
l ows mo re pre cise driving in curves .
Automatic post -collision braking system
The "automat ic post -coll is io n braking system"
can help to reduce the risk of sl iding and of addi­
tiona l co llisions after an acc ident. If the a irbag
c ontro l modu le detects a collision above a cert ain
vehicle speed, the veh icle is braked by the ESC.
The veh icle does n ot brake automatically if:
- the drive r presses the accelerator pedal, or
- the bra king force generate d by the pressed
brake pedal is greater than the b raking force
that would be in itiated by the system, or
- the ESC, the bra ke system or the vehicle elect ri­
cal system are not functioning.
A WARNING
- The ESC and its integ rated systems can not
overcome the lim its imposed by natura l
p hys ica l laws. This is es pec ially impo rtan t
on sl ippery or wet roads. If the systems be­
gi n a cting to stabili ze yo ur vehicle, you
s hould immedi ately alte r your speed to
match the road and tra ffic conditions . Do
not let t he in creased safety provi ded tempt
you into taking risks . This could increase
your r is k of a coll is ion.
- Please note the r is k of a coll is ion increases
when dr iv ing fast, especially th rough c urves
and on slippery or wet roa ds, and when dr iv­
ing too close to objects ahead. The ESC and
its integrated systems cannot always pre­
ve nt co llisions - there is st ill a risk of acci­
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Intelligent Technology
_&. WARNING
You should only switch offroad mode on or
switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving abilities
and the traff ic conditions perm it. There is a
r isk of slid ing.
- The stabilization function is limited when
offroad mode is switched on. The driving
wheels co uld spin and the vehicle could
swerve , especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces.
- T here is no vehicle stab ilizat ion when ESC/
ASR are switched off .
Hill descent assist
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
Hill descent assist makes it possible to drive
down a hill at a constant speed.
Fig . 100 Center console: hill descent assist button
.,. To switch the hill descent assist on, press the
~ button in the center console c:> fig. 100. The
LED in the button turns on.
.,. Press the button again to switch it off. The LED
in the button turns off.
Hill descent assist brakes all four wheels auto­
matically in order to limit speed when driving ei­
ther forward or reverse on hills with a grade up to
approx imately 50%.
When hill descent assist is on, the speed your ve­ hicle was traveling when it entered the hill is
maintained. It is only possible to switch on the
assist when driving slower than 37 mph (60 km/
h). The assist occurs br iefly after start ing to drive
up to approximately 19 mph (30 km/h). The driv­
er can increase or decrease the vehicle speed
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within these limits by pressing the accelerator or
brake peda l.
However, there must be enough tract ion. Hill de­
scent assist
cannot function as expec ted, if fo r
example the hill is icy or if the surface is loose
c:>,& .
Active assistance at a specific speed up to about
19 mph (30 km/h) is shown in the instrument
cluster through a blinking indicator light •. The
indicator light shines continuously when in the
ready mode.
The system does not work at speeds between 19
and 37 mph (30 and 60 km/h). The system is
then in ready-mode . This is indicated by the LED
i n the button turning on. The system automat i­
ca lly switched off when you drive faster than 37
mph (60 km/h) . The LED will also turn off in this
scenario.
Hill descent assist is automatically activated un­
der the following conditions:
- the LED in the button turns on,
- the vehicle speed is lower than 19 mph (30 km/
h),
- the incline angle is at least around 10%.
_&. WARNING
-Always adapt your speed to the weather,
road and traffic conditions. Do not let the
increased safety provided tempt you into
taking risks, because this increases the risk
of an accident .
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-The hill descent ass ist system cannot over­
come the laws of physics. Your driving style
must always be adapted to the current road
and traffic conditions.
- Hill descent ass ist may not be ab le to hold
your vehicle at a constant speed under all
conditions while dr iv ing on a hill (for exam­
ple if ground u nder the vehicle is loose).
Brakes
New brake pads
New brake pads do not achieve their full braking
effect during the first 250 mi (400 km). They
must be "broken in" first. However, you can ..,.

Driving sa fe ty
Driving safety
General notes
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instruct ions and warn ings that you need to
read and observe for your own safety, the safety
of your passengers and others. We have summar­ ized here what you need to know about safety
be lts, a irbags, child restra ints as well as child
safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1 . Al­
ways observe t he i nfo rmation and wa rn ings in
this section - for your own safety as well as tha t
of yo ur passengers.
The information i n this section applies to all
model ve rsions of your vehicle . Some of the fea­
tures descr ibed in t his sec tions may be s tanda rd
eq uipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others . If yo u are not sure, ask
your author ized Audi dealer.
A WARNING
- Always make sure that you follow the in­
structions and heed the WARNINGS in th is
Manual.
It is in your interest and in the in­
te rest of your passengers.
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- Always keep t he comp lete Owner's Litera­
ture in your A udi when you lend or se ll your
vehicle so that this important information
will always be available to the d river and
passenge rs.
- Always keep the Owner 's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques­
t ions.
Safety equipment
The safety features are part of the occupant re­
straint system and work together to help reduce
the risk of injury in a wide variety of occident si t­
uations.
Your safety and the safety of yo ur passenge rs
should not be left to chan ce. Advan ces in tech­
nology have made a var iety of features av ail ab le
to help reduce t he risk of injury in an accident .
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The following is a list of just a few of the sa fety
features in your Audi :
- sophis tic ated safety be lts fo r dr ive r and all pas-
senge r seat ing pos itions,
- belt fo rce limi ters for the front seats,
- be lt pretensione rs fo r the seats,
- belt height adjustment for the front seats,
- head restraints for each seating position,
- front airbags,
- side airbags in the front seats,
- side curtain airbags with eject io n m it igat io n
features,
- special LA TC H anchorages for ch ild rest rai nts,
- adj ustab le steer ing col umn.
These ind iv idual safety features, can work to­
gether as a system to he lp protect you and your
passengers in a wide range of acc idents. These
features cannot wo rk as a system if they are not
a lways cor rec tly ad justed and cor rect ly used.
Safety i s everybody' s responsibil ity!
Important things to do before driving
Safety is everybody 's job! Vehicle and occupant
safety always depends on the informed and care ­
ful driver .
For your safety and the safety of your passen­
gers,
before driving always:
.,. Make sure that a ll lights and signals are operat ­
ing correctly .
.,. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct .
.,. Make sure that a ll w indows are clean and afford
good vis ibility to the outs ide .
.,. Secure all luggage and othe r items ca refully
~ page 105, ~page 47 .
.,. Ma ke sure that noth ing ca n interfere wi th the
pedals.
.,. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for yo ur height.
.,. Instruct passenge rs to adjust the head re­
straints according to their he ight.
.,. Make sure to use the rig ht child restraint cor­
rectly to protect children
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.. Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
¢page 44, Front
seats .
.. Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly. Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts properly
¢page 109.
What impairs driving safety?
Safe driving is directly related to the condition of
the vehicle, the driver as well as the driver's abili­
ty to concentrate on the road without being dis­
tracted.
The driver is responsible for the safety of the ve­
h icle and all of its occupants . If your ability to
drive is impaired, safety risks for everybody in the
veh icle increase and you also become a hazard to
everyone else on the road ¢_& .T herefo re:
.. Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone.
.. NEVER dr ive when your dr iv ing ability is im­
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
.. Observe a ll traff ic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense.
.. ALWAYS adjust your speed to road, traffic and
weather conditions.
.. Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours at a stretch.
.. Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres­
sure or when you are stressed.
A WARNING
Impai red dr iv ing safety increases the risk of
ser ious personal inju ry and death whenever a
vehicle is being used.
Dr iving safety
Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
F ig. 101 Cor rect seating position
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following pos ition:
.. Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keep ing your knee(s) slightly bent¢_& .
.,. Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contac t wi th it when you dr ive.
.. Adj ust the steer ing wheel so that there is a d is­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering whee l and your breast bone¢
fig. 101.
If not possible, see your author ized A udi dealer
about adaptive equipment.
.. Adjust the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at your face .
.,. Grasp the top of the steering wheel with your
elbow(s) slightly bent .
.. Ad just the head res tra int so the upper edge is
as even as possib le w ith the top of yo ur head.
If
that is no t possib le, try to adjust the head re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible .
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
¢page 112.
.. Always keep both feet i n the footwell so that
you are in control of the veh icle at all t imes .
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Driving sa fe ty
-Always drive with the head restraints i n
place and properly adjusted.
- Every person in the vehicle must have a
properly adjusted head restra int.
- Always make sure each person in the vehicle
properly adjusts their head restraint. Adjust
the head restra ints so the upper edge is as
even as possib le w ith the top of your head.
If that is not possib le, try to adjust the head
restra int so that it is as close to th is position
as possib le.
- Never attempt to adjust head restraint wh ile driving.
If you have dr iven off and
must adjust the driver headrest for any rea­
son, fi rst stop the vehicle safely before at­
tempting to ad just the head restr aint.
- Children must always be p roperly restrained
in a chi ld restrain t th at is appropria te fo r
their age and si ze
~page 137.
Examples of improper seating positions
The occupant restraint system can only reduce
the risk of injury if vehicle occupants are properly
seated.
I mp roper seating positions can cause se rious in­
ju ry or deat h. Safety belts can only wo rk when
they are p roperly posi tioned o n the body . Im­
p roper seating posi tions reduce t he effe ct iveness
of sa fety belts and w ill even increase the r isk o f
in jury and death by moving the safety be lt to crit­
ical areas of the body . Improper seating posit ions
also increase the risk of ser ious injury and death
when an airbag deploys and strikes an occupant
who is not in the prope r seat ing position. A driver
is respo nsible for the safety of all vehicle occu­
pants and especially fo r children. Therefo re:
~ Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect
seat ing pos ition w hen the veh icle is being used
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The follow ing bulletins list only some sample po­
sitions that will inc rease the risk of serious inju ry
and death. Ou r hope is that these examples will
make you more aware of seat ing pos it io ns that
a re dangero us.
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Therefore , whenever the vehicle is moving :
-neve r stand up in the vehicle
- neve r sta nd on the seats
- neve r kneel on the seats
- never ride w ith the seatback recl ined
- neve r lie down on the rear seat
- neve r lean up against the instrument panel
- never s it on the edge of the seat
- neve r sit sideways
- neve r lean out t he window
- neve r put your feet o ut the window
- never put your feet on the instrument panel
- neve r rest your feet on the seat cushion or back
of the seat
- never ride in the footwell
- never ride in the cargo area
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A WARNING
Imp roper seating positions inc rease the risk
of ser ious personal injury and death whenever
a veh icle is being used.
- Always make sure that all veh icle occupants
stay in a proper seating posit ion and are
properly restrained whenever the vehicle is be ing used .
Pedal area
Pedals
The pedals must alway s be free to move and
must never be interfered with by a floor mat or
any o ther object.
Mak e su re t hat all pedals move free ly w ithout in­
te rfe rence and t hat nothing prevents them from
r etur ning to their orig inal positions.
Only use floor mats that leave the pedal a rea free
and can be secured wi th floor ma t faste ne rs.
If a brake circuit fails, i ncreased brake pedal trav­
el is requ ired to bring the vehicle to a fu ll stop.
A WARNING
Pedals that ca nnot move freely ca n cause loss
of vehicle contro l and increase the r is k of seri­
ous injury.