steering AUDI A4 2016 User Guide

Driving
oil pressure must first build up in the hy­
draulic valve adjusters. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
switched on, the ignition will switch off af­
ter a certain period of time. Please note that
electrical equipment such as exterior lights
will switch off as well when that happens .
Switching engine off
Applies to veh icles: w ith conven ience key
" Bring your vehicle to a complete stop .
" Automatic transmission: Move the selector lev­
er to the P or N position.
"Press the
I STA RT ENG INE S TOPI button
~ page 83, fig. 99.
Steering lock
The steering locks when you turn the engine off
using the
I START E NGINE STOP ! button and
open the driver's door. The locked steering helps
prevent vehicle theft.
Emergency off
If necessary, the engine can be switched off with
the selector lever in the R or D/S positions . The
engine stops if you press and hold the
I STAR T ENGIN E STOPI button at speeds below
6 mph (10 km/h) and press the brake pedal.
A WARNING
-Never turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. The full func­
tion of the brake booster and the power
steering is not guaranteed. You must use
more force to turn or brake if necessary. Be­
cause you cannot steer and brake as you
usually would, this could lead to crashes
and serious injuries.
- For safety reasons, you should always park
your vehicle with the selector lever in P.
Otherwise, the vehicle could inadvertently
roll away .
- The radiator fan can continue to run for up
to 10 minutes even after you have turned
off the engine and removed the ignition key.
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the
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engine coolant heats up because of intense
sunlight or heat build-up in the engine com­
partment.
- Always take the key with you whenever you
leave your vehicle . Otherwise, the engine
could be started or electrical equipment
such as the power windows could be operat ­
ed. This can lead to serious injury.
(D Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for
an extended period, heat builds up in the en­
gine compartment after the engine is switch ­
ed off - there is a risk of damaging the engine .
Allow the engine to run at idle for about two
minutes before switching it off.
Driver messages
Ignition is on
This message appears and a warning tone sounds
if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched on .
No key identified
This message appears when the
I STAR T ENGINE ST OP ! button is pressed if there
is no master key inside the vehicle or if the sys­
tem does not recogni ze it. For example, the mas­
ter key cannot be recognized if it is covered by an
object (e .g . aluminum brief case) which
screens
the radio signal. Electronic devices such as cell
phones can also interfere with the radio signal.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not press the
brake pedal to start the engine in a vehicle with
an automatic transmission.
Press clutch pedal to start engine
This message appears if you do not press the
clutch pedal to start the engine in a vehicle with
a manual transmission.
Shift to N or P to start engine
This message appears when attempting to start
the engine if the selector lever for the automatic
transmission is not in the P or N position . The .,_

Driving
- Occasional noises when the parking brake is
applied and released are normal and are not
a cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu­
lar intervals. Any associated noises are nor­
mal.
Parking
.,. Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle .
.,. Pull the switch @¢
page 85, fig. 100 to set
the parking brake.
.,. Automatic transmission: Move the selector lev-
er to P.
.. Turn the engine off¢.&, .
.. Manual transmission: Shift into 1st gear.
.. When on inclines or declines, turn the steering
wheel so that the vehicle will roll into the curb
if it begins to move.
A WARNING
-
-When you leave your vehicle -even if only
briefly -always remove the ignition key. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise the children could
start the engine, release the parking brake
or operate electrical equipment (e.g. power
windows). There is the risk of an accident.
- When the vehicle is locked, no one -particu­
larly not children should remain in the vehi­
cle. Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle -
putting lives at risk.
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the
parking broke is released automatically upon
starting .
Stopping and applying parking brake
.. Pull the switch @¢ page 85, fig. 100 to apply
the parking brake.
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Starting and automatically releasing the parking brake
.. When you start to drive as usual, the parking
brake is automatically released and your vehicle
begins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in city traffic on vehicles with an automatic trans­
mission, the parking brake can be applied. The
vehicle does not have to be held with the foot­ brake. The parking brake eliminates the tendency
to creep with a drive range engaged . As soon as
you drive off as usual, the parking brake is re­ leased automatically and the vehicle starts to
move .
Starting on slopes
When starting on inclines, the starting assist pre ­
vents the vehicle from unintentionally rolling back. The braking force of the parking brake is
not released until sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is re­
leased automatically only when the driver's
safety belt is engaged in the buckle.
Starting off with a trailer
To prevent rolling back unintentionally on an in­
cline, do the following:
.. Keep the switch @¢ page 85, fig . 100 pulled
and depress the accelerator. The parking brake
stays applied and prevents the vehicle from
rolling backward.
.,. You can release the switch @once you are sure
that you are developing enough driving force at
the wheels by depressing the accelerator.
Depending on the weight of the rig (vehicle and
trailer) and the severity of the incline, you may
roll backwards as you start. You can prevent roll­
ing backwards by holding the parking brake
switch @pulled out and accelerating -just as
you would when starting on a hill with a conven­
tional hand brake .

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An M appears in the instrument cluster display as soon as the transmiss ion has shifted.
~ To upshift, push the selector lever forward to
the p lus position
0 ¢ fig. 108.
~ To downshift, push the lever to the minus posi -
t ion
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Gear selection with shift paddles*
The shift paddles are act ivated when the se lector
lever is in D/S or the tiptronic manual shift pro­
gram.
~ To upshift, touch the shift padd le on the right
G) ¢fig.109 .
~ To downshift, touch the shift paddle on the left
0.
~ If you do not press a shift paddle within a short
t ime while in the D/S position, the transmission
will return to automatic mode. To keep shift ing
using the sh ift paddles, move the selector lever
to the right out of the D/S position.
The transm ission automatically shifts up or down
before critical engine speed is reached.
The transm ission only allows manual shifting
when the engine speed is within the permitted
range.
{O) Tips
- When you sh ift into the next lower gear, the
transmission will downsh ift only when there
i s no poss ibility of over-rew ing the engine.
- When the kick-down comes on, the trans­
mission will shift down to a lower gear, de­
pending on vehicle and engine speeds.
- Tiptron ic is inoperative when the transmis­
s ion is in the fail-safe mode.
Kick-down
Appl ies to vehicles: with multitronic/S t ronic/tiptronic
Kick-down enables maximum acceleration .
Applies to vehicles with a multitronic
transmission
When you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the res istance point, the transmission downshifts
in to a lower gear rat io depending on the vehicle
Automatic transm ission
speed and engine speed. As long as the accelera­
tor pedal is depressed, the engine speed is auto­
matically regulated for maximum accelerat ion .
Applies to vehicles with a S tronic-/ tiptronic
transmission
When you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the resistance point, the automat ic transmission
downsh ifts into a lower gear, depending on vehi­
cle speed and engine speed. The upsh ift into the
next higher gear takes place once the maximum
specified engine speed is reached .
A WARNING
Please note that the drive wheels can spin if
kick-down is used on a smooth slippery road -
there is a risk of skidding.
Launch Control Program
Applies to vehicles: wi th S tronic
The Launch Control Program provides the best
acceleration possible when starting from a stop .
Requirement: The engine must be at operating
temperature and the steering wheel must not be
turned .
~ Sedan: Press the I~ OF FI button¢ page 178
while the eng ine is running. The II indicator
light illuminates in the instrument cluster and
Stabilization control (ESC): Sport. Warning!
Restricted stability
appears in the driver infor­
mation system display.
~ allroad: Press the I~ OFFI button¢ page 178
while the engine is ru nning . The II indicator
light illuminates in the instrument cluster and
Stabilization control (ESC): Offroad . Warning!
Restricted stability
appears in the driver infor­
mation system display .
~ Move the selector lever to the D/S posit ion to
select sport mode (S) or select the
dynamic
driving mode in drive select*¢ page 112.
~ Press the brake pedal strongly w ith your left
foot and hold i t down for at least 1 second.
~ At the same time, press the accelerator pedal
down comp lete ly with your right foot unti l the
engine reaches and maintains a h igh RPM.
~ Remove your foot from the brake peda l within
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Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
Drive select provides the possibility to experience
d iff erent types of vehicle settings in one veh icle.
F or instance, using the three
Comfort, Auto and
Dynamic modes, the driver can switch from a
sporty to a comfortab le driving mode with the
press of a button.
Addit ionally, in vehicles with MM I*, the vehicle
setup for
Individual* mode can be customized by
you. This makes it possible to combine settings
such as a sporty engine tuning with comfortable
steering.
A WARNING
-
Improper use of the Audi drive select can
cause collisions, other accidents and serious
personal injury .
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on the
veh icle's features . However, the engine, auto­
matic transmission* and steering are always in ­
volved.
Engine and automatic transmission*
Depending on the mode, the engine and the au ­
tomatic transm ission respond quicker or in a
more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements . In the sporty dynamic mode, the au­
tomatic transmission shifts at higher RPMs.
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering effort
and steering ratios. Indirect steer ing that moves
eas ily, like the steering in comfort mode, is best
suited to long drives on a highway. In contrast,
dynamic mode provides sporty, direct steering.
The follow ing applies to vehicles with dynam ic
steer ing*: the steering rat io changes based on
vehicle speed in order to maintain optimum
steer ing effort for the driver at all times. This
Audi drive select
sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to provide improved vehicle con­
trol. At reduced speeds, however, steering is
more direct in order to keep the steering effort as
minimal as possible when the driver is maneuver­
ing the vehicle. At low and average speeds, dy ­
nam ic steering additionally prov ides more re­
spons ive steering performance .
Adaptive dampers*
The adaptive dampers* use sensors to record in­
formation regarding steering movements, brak­
ing and acceleration operations by the driver,
road surface, driving speed, and load . This makes
it possible to adapt damping to the driving situa­
tion virtua lly in real time. Drive select also makes
it possible to sat isfy the desire for sporty suspen­
sion (Dynamic) and comfortable suspension
(Comfort) without giving up balanced tuning (Au­
to).
Sport differential*
As a component of the all whee l dr ive system
(quattro)
c::> page 182, the sport different ial* dis­
tributes the driving power to the rear axle de­
pending on the situation. The distribution of
power varies depending on the mode selected.
The goal is a high level of ag ility and ability to ac­
celerate on curves. The vehicle is very responsive
to steering.
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted
from comfortable to sporty, depending on the
drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control also
responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle
ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner .
Engine sound*
The sound of the engine is adapted to the select­
ed mode and ranges from subtle to sporty.
(D Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the
Auto and
Dynamic modes.
- For vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion, se lecting the
Dynamic mode resu lts in ...,
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Audi drive select
sporty shifting characteristics . The S gear
position engages automatically.
- In vehicles that have dynamic steering*, op­
erating noise is heard when starting or stop­
ping the engine. This does not ind icate a
problem.
Selecting the driving mode
Applies to veh icles: w ith Aud i d rive select
You con choose between Comfort, Auto , Dynam­
ic and Individual * modes.
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F ig . 128 Ce nter console : Co ntrol for Aud i dr ive select
Fig . 129 MMI*: A udi drive select
Adjusting the Individual mode
Applies to vehicles : w ith MMI a nd Audi drive select
.,. To set the mode, press the ~:i:a button
c::> fig. 128 multiple times until the desired
mode is displayed in the instrument cluster. Or
.,. In the MMI* , select: ICARlfunction button>
Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual".
In vehicles without the MMI*, the ~:/:a button is
found underneath the shift/selector lever.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi­
cle is stationary or while driving. If traff ic 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
and transm iss ion.
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 every day use.
Dynamic -gives the drive r a sporty driving fee l
and is suited to a sporty driving style .
Individual* -c::, page 112.
&_ WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating drive
select to prevent potential risk of an accident.
You can personally specify the vehicle setup in the MMI* .
.,. Select the ICAR I function button > Set individu­
al
control button. Once you select the menu,
you w ill automatically drive in the
individual
mode.
Systems Comfort
Engine/Transmission
ba lanced
Steering comfortable
Dynamic steering* comfortab le/indi rect
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The equipment in you r vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust. The following ta­
ble provides an overview of the characteristics of
each driving mode.
Auto Dynamic
balanced
sporty
balanced sporty
ba lanced/d irec t sporty/direct

Parking System
-You can change the volume and pitch of the
signals as well as the display ¢
page 120.
-What appears in the display is time-de­
layed.
Reverse Parking
Applies to veh icles: with park ing system (rear, with rear view
camera)
Parking mode 1 can be used when parking in a
garage or parking space .
Fig. 134 MMI Di spla y: Aiming at a pa rk in g spot
Fig. 135 MM I Di splay: Alig ning the ve hicle
.-Switch the MMI on and select the reverse gear .
.- Turn the steering wheel until the orange orien­
tation lines(!) appear in the parking spot
¢
fig. 134. Use the markings @to h elp you es­
timat e the distance from an obstacl e. Each
marking corresponds to 3 ft (1 m). The blue
area represents an ex tension of the vehicle 's
outline by approximately 16
ft (5 m) to the
rear .
.- While driving in reverse gear, adjust the steer­
ing wheel angle to fit the parking space with
the aid of the orange orientation lines
~ CD. @
marks the rear bumper. You should stop driving
in reverse as soon as and no later than when
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the red orientation line@ abuts an object
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A WARNING
-The rear view camera does not show the en­
tire area behind the vehicle
¢ page 116,
fig . 132.
Watch out especially for small chil­
dren and animals. The rear view camera can ­
not always detect them, posing risk of an
accident!
- Please note that objects not touching the
ground can appear to be further away than
they really are (for example, the bumper of
a parked vehicle, a trailer hitch, or the rear
of a truck). In this case, you should not use
the help lines to help with parking, which
poses danger of an accident!
(D Note
- Low obstacles already signaled by a warning
can disappear from the system's detection
range as they are approached and will not
continue to be signaled. Objects such as
barrier chains, trailer draw bars, thin paint­
ed vertical poles or fences may not be de­
tected by the system , posing risk of dam­
age .
- In the MMI display, the direction of travel of
the vehicle rear is represented depending on
the steering wheel angle. The vehicle front
swings out more than the vehicle rear .
Maintain plenty of distance from an obsta­
cle so that your outside mirror or a corner of
your vehicle does not collide with any obsta­
cles -danger of accident!

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Parallel Parking
Applies to vehicles: with parking system (rear, wit h rear view
camera)
Use parking mode 2 to help you pork on the edge
of a street.
Fig. 136 MMI Display: b lue s urface in the parking spo t
Fig. 137 MMI D isplay : B lue cu rve o n th e curb
The following steps app ly only when there is no
obstacle (such as a wall) near the parking spot .
Otherw ise, please read the "T ips on Parking Next
to Obstacles"
¢ page 119.
.,. Activate the turn s ignal.
.,. Pos ition your vehicle parallel to the edge of the
street, approx imately 3
ft (1 m) from a parked
vehicle .
.,. Switch the MMI on and se lect the reverse gea r.
The pa rking aid tu rns on and parking mode 1
appears on the display.
.,. Press the
Mode c:::;, fig. 136 (D control button on
the MMI control console. Parking mode 2 ap­ pears.
.,. Back up in reverse gear and align your vehicle
so that the blue area @borders on the rear end
of the vehicle or on the park ing spot line . The
blue area represents an extension of the veh i­
cle's outline by approximately 16
ft (5 m) to
the rear. The long side of the b lue area s hou ld
Parking S ystem
be on the curb . The entire blue area must fit in­
to the parking spot.
.,. Wh ile the vehicle is stationary, turn the steer ­
ing wheel to the right as far as it will go.
.,. Back into the parking spot. Stop the vehicle as
soon as the blue curve touches the curb
c:::;,fig. 137 .
.,. Wh ile the vehicle is stat ionary, turn the steer­
ing wheel to the left as far as it will go .
.,. Continue to back up into the parking spo t unt il
the vehicle is parked para llel to the curb. @
marks the rear bumper. You should stop driving
in reverse as soon as and no later than when
the red or ientation line @abuts an object
c:::;, &_ ! Keep an eye on the front of your vehicle
while doing this
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Parking n ext to ob stacles
When there is an obstacle (s uch as a wall) next to
the parking spot, choose a spot with mo re space
on the sides . Position the long side of the b lue
area so that there is sufficient space from the
curb . The area must not be on the curb . You w ill
also need to start turning the steering wheel
much earlie r. There should be a sufficient
amount of space between the curb a nd the blue
c ur ve, and the b lue curve
c:::;, fig. 137 mus t not
touch the curb.
A WARNING
- The rear view camera does not show the en­
tire area behind the vehicle
c:::;,page 116,
fig. 132 .
Watch out especially for small chi l­
dren and animals. The rear view camera can­
not always detect them, posing r isk of an
accident!
- Please note that objects not touching the
ground can appear to be further away than
they rea lly are (for examp le, the bumper of
a parked vehicle, a t railer hitch, o r th e rear
of a tr uck). In this case, you shou ld not use
the help lines to help wi th par kin g, which
poses dange r of an accident!
(D Note
In the MMI d isplay, the direction of travel of
the veh icle rear is represented depend ing on
the steer ing whee l ang le. The ve hicle front
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Basics
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safety first!
This chapter contains important information,
tips, instructions and warnings 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
belts, airbags, child restraints as well as child
safety. Your safety is for us
priority number 1. Al­
ways observe the information and warnings in
this section - for your own safety as well as that
of your passengers.
The information in this section applies to all
model versions of your vehicle. Some of the fea­
tures descr ibed in this sections may be standard
equipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask
your authorized Audi dealer.
A WARNING
- Always make sure that you follow the in­
structions and heed the WARNINGS in this
Manual. It is in your interest and in the in­
terest of your passengers .
-
-Always keep the complete Owner's Litera­
ture in your Audi when you lend or sell your
vehicle so that this important information
will always be available to the driver and
passengers.
- Always keep the Owner's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques­
tions.
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 accident sit­
uations.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers
should not be left to chance. Advances in tech­
nology have made a var iety of features available
to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
Driving safety
The following is a list of just a few of the safety
features in your Audi:
- sophisticated safety belts for driver and all pas-
senger seat ing pos itions,
- be lt force limiters for the front seats,
- belt pretensioners for the seats,
- head restraints for each seating position,
- front airbags,
- side airbags in the front seats,
- side curtain airbags,
- specia l LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
- adjustable steering column.
These individual safety features, can work to­ gether as a system to help protect you and your
passengers in a w ide range of accidents. These
features cannot work as a system if they are not
always correctly adjusted and correctly used.
Safety is everybody's responsibility!
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 all lights and signals are operat­
ing correctly.
.. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct.
.. Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside .
.. Secure all luggage and other items carefully
c:::>page 65.
.. Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals .
.. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for your height.
.. Instruct rear seat passengers to adjust the
head restraints according to their height.
.. Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rectly to protect children
c:::> page 158, Child
safety .
.. Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
c:::> page 59, Seats
and storage.
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Driving safety
• Fasten your safety be lt and wear it properly . Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts properly
<:!) page 130.
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 rood 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
Q ,&. . Therefore :
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone .
• NEVER drive when your driving ability is im­
paired (by medications, alcohol, drugs, etc.) .
• Observe all traff ic laws, rules of the road and
speed limits and plain common sense .
• AL WAYS ad just you r speed to road, traffic and
weathe r cond itions.
• Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not d rive
for more than two ho urs at a stretch .
• Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres ­
s u re or when you are stressed .
A WARNING
Impaired driv ing safety increases the risk of
ser ious personal injury and death whe never a
vehicle is being used .
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Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
Fig. 138 Co rrect seat ing pos it ion
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an acc ident, we recommend
that you adjust the drive r's seat to the following
pos ition:
• Ad just the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floor while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent
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• Ad just the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contac t with it when you dr ive.
• Ad just the steer ing wheel so that t here is a d is­
t ance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steer ing whee l and your breast bone
Q fig. 138 .
If not possible, see your authorized A udi dealer
about adaptive equipment.
• Ad just the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your chest and
not at yo ur face .
• Grasp the top of the steer ing wheel with your
elbow(s) sligh tly bent.
• App lies to veh icles with adjustable hea d re­
s trai nts: Adjus t the head restraint so the upper
edge is as even as possible with the top of your
head . If that is not possible, try to ad just the
head restraint so that it is as close to this pos i­
tion as possible .
• Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
c:> poge 133.
• Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in contro l of the veh icle at a ll times .

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For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢ page 60.
A WARNING
Drivers who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in­
jured by an airbag as it unfolds. To help re­
duce the risk of serious personal injury:
- Always adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between your breastbone
and the steering wheel.
- Always hold the steering wheel on the out­
side of the steering wheel rim with your
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock posi­
tions to help reduce the r isk of personal in­
jury if the driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the
12 o'clock position or with your hands at
other positions inside the steering wheel
rim or on the steering wheel hub. Holding
the steering wheel the wrong way can cause
serious injuries to the hands, arms and head
if the driver's airbag deploys.
- Pointing the steering wheel toward your
face decreases the ability of the supplemen­
tal driver's airbag to protect you in a colli­ sion.
- Always sit in an upright position and never lean against or place any part of your body
too close to the area where the airbags are located .
- Before driving, always adjust the front seats
and head restraints properly and make sure
that all passengers are properly restrained.
- Never adjust the seats while the vehicle is
moving . Your seat may move unexpectedly
and you could lose control of the vehicle .
- Never drive with the backrest reclined or
tilted far back! The farther the backrests are
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the safety belt
and improper seating position.
- Children must a lways ride in child safety
seats¢
page 158 . Special precautions ap­
ply when installing a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat ¢
page 138 .
Driving safety
Proper seating position for the front
passenger
The proper front passenger seating position is
important for safe, relaxed driving.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an acc ident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the following position:
" Move the front passenger seat back as far as
possible . There must be a minimum of 10 in­
ches (25 cm) between the breastbone and the
instrument panel¢.&, .
"Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position and your back comes in full
contact with it whenever the vehicle is moving.
" Applies to vehicles with adjustable head re­
straints : Adjust the head restraint so the upper
edge is as even as possible with the top of your
head . If that is not possible, try to adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close to this posi­
tion as possible .
" Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat.
" Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
¢page 133.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenge r's seat, see ¢
page 59.
A WARNING ~
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
of position or too close to the airbag can be
seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:
- Passengers must always sit in an upright po­
sition and never lean against or place any
part of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located .
- Passengers who are unbelted, out of posi­
tion or too close to the airbag can be seri­
ously injured by an airbag as it unfolds with
great force in the blink of an eye.
-Always make sure that there are at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the front passen­
ger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
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