Seat belt warning AUDI A4 2017 Owners Manual

Sea ts and stor age
_&. WARNING
- The backrest must be securely latched to
ensure th e safety belt is protect ing the rear
seat positions .
- The backrest must be latched secu re ly so
objects cannot slide forward out of the lug ­
gag e compartment dur ing sudden braki ng .
(D Note
- Make sure the seat belt is not pinched or
damaged when folding the backrest .
- If you move the front seat back when the
rear seat backrest is folded forward, you
could damage the head restraints on the
rear seat .
- To reduce the risk of damage, move the rear
head restra ints down before folding the
rear backrests forward
c:, page 62 .
-If the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) * is in­
stalled, move the rear head restraints down
before folding the seat backrests forward
c:> page 62 to reduce the risk of damage .
Tie-downs
Fig . 70 Luggage co mpartme nt: fa stene d tie -dow ns
Secure objects using elastic cords attached to the
tie-downs .
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Pass-through
Applies to: vehicles with pass -through
Fig. 71 Backr est : p ass-thro ugh release
.,. To release the pass-through, turn the lock on
the backrest
c:> fig . 71.
.,. Fold the pass-through cover down .
_&. WARNING
Make sure th at all objects that yo u are trans­
por ting in the pass- through are secure. They
could s lide around dur ing su dden br aking ma ­
ne uvers and cause injuries .
(D Tips
You can lock or un lock the pass-through
thro ugh the luggage comp artmen t. This p re ­
ven ts any ac cess to the l uggage compa rtment
from the vehicle interior .
Roof rack
Fig . 72 Roof : mo untin g poin ts fo r the roof rack
If luggage or cargo is to be carr ied on the roof,
you must observe the fo llowing :
- Onl y a spe cially designed roof rack may be used
on yo ur vehicle. These roo f racks are the bas is
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Assist
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with Audi adaptive cruise control
II ACC with Conge stion assist: unavailable. See
owner 's manual
Th e system c annot guarantee that it w ill detec t
ve hicl es co rre ctly and it h as swit ched
off. T he ra ­
dar senso rs have s hifted o r are faul ty . D rive to an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Se rvice
Facility immediately to have t he mal function cor­
rected.
II ACC with Congestion assist: currently un­
available. Sensor v ision restricted due to sur­
roundings. See owner 's manual
T hi s message appears if the radar sensor view is
obs truc ted, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt. C lean the sensors ~
page 97,
fig . 90.
IIJ ACC with Congestion assist : currently un­
available. Gradient too steep
T he road exceeds the maximu m possib le grade
for safe ope ra tion. The systems c annot be swi tch ­
e d on.
IIJ ACC with Congestion assist: only available in
D, Sor M
Select the D/S o r M selector lever position .
Bl ACC with Congestion assist: currently un·
a vailable . Parking brake applied
The systems sw itch off if yo u set the pa rk in g
brake. The systems a re availab le again after you
release the pa rking brake .
IIJ ACC with Congestion assist : currently un­
available. Stabilization control (ESC ) input
This message appea rs if the Ele ct ro nic St abiliza­
tion Cont rol (ESC) is ta king a ction to s tabilize the
ve hicl e. The sys tems sw itch
o ff in this s cenar io.
IIJ ACC with Congestion assist: manual control!
This message appea rs if the veh icle rolls bac k
when starting on a slight incl ine , even thoug h the
sys tems are ac tive . P ress the b rake pedal to pre ­
ve nt the vehicle from rolling o r sta rting to move.
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ilJ ACC with Congestion a ssist: currently un­
available. Downhill assist activated
Y ou canno t activ ate the sys te m when hill hold as­
s ist is active.
tei ACC with Congestion assist: manual control!
This message appears if the driver does not take
over steering after multiple driver i ntervention
r equests and the system sw itches
o ff . The veh icle
brakes un til it is sta tionary .
tei Congestion assist: unava ilable . See owner's
manual
The system can no longer ensu re that the vehicle
will stay in t he lane and switches
off. Have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Audi dealer o r
aut horize d Aud i Serv ice Facility if the ma lf u nc­
t ion is continuous .
II Congestion assist: Please take over steering!
This message app ears as soon as t he system
stops detect ing steering act iv ity when the system
li mits a re reached . Always keep your hands o n
t h e steer ing whee l so you can be ready to steer at
any t ime.
@ Conge stion assist: currently unavailable.
Please fasten seat belt
The system swi tches off when the drive r's safety
b elt is unfas tene d.
II ACC: efficiency as sist not available in thi s
country
The adaptation to speed lim its and rou tes ahead
i s not available in this co unt ry .
ii ACC: efficiency assist currently unavailable .
See owner's manual
The adaptation to speed lim its and routes ahead
switches off at speed limits under 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The message can also appear if the adaptation to speed limits and routes ahead has a temporary
failure. Have your vehicle checked by an a uthor­
i zed Audi dealer or author ized Audi Se rvice Facili­
ty if the malfunction is cont inuous.
Distance warning: malfunction! Please contact
Service
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The system cannot guarantee that it will detect
vehicles correctly and it has switched off. The ra ­
da r senso rs have sh ifted o r are faulty . Drive to an
author iz ed Audi dealer or author iz ed Audi Se rvice
Faci lity immediately to have the malfunction cor­
rected .
Distance warning : currently una vailable . Sensor
v iew restricted due to surroundings. See own ­
er's manual
This message appears if the radar sensor view is
obstructed, for example by leaves, snow, heavy
spray or dirt . C lean the sensors ¢
page 97,
fig. 90 .
Distance warning: currently unavailable. See
owner 's manu al
This message appea rs if the sys tem has a tempo ­
rary fai lure. If this occ urs mult iple times, d rive to
an authorized Audi dealer or authorized A udi
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc­
tion corrected.
ACC: Please fa sten seat belt
The system is no t comp lete ly available if the d riv ­
e r' s sea t belt is u nfastened .
Stationary object ahead
This message appears if you would like to switch
the system o n and there is a stationary object di­
rect ly in front of your vehicle.
Door open
The system is no t availab le when the door is
open .
Audi pre sense
Introduction
Applies to: ve hicles with Audi pre sense
W ith in the lim its of the system, t he pre sense
f u nctions can init iate measures in part icularly
dangerous sit uat ions to protect t he ve hicle pas ­
sengers and ot her road users.
- Because different veh icle systems such as the
ESC are i nterconnected , the
pre sense b asic in ­
t roduces p reempt ive safety meas ures for the
Assist
passengers i f an unstable driving si tuation is
detected.
- The
pre sen se front system uses the data from
the adaptive cruise contro l* radar sensors and
the camera to ca lculate the probability of a co l­
lision . With in the lim its of the system, an im­
pending co llision with vehicles can be detected
in both urba n and rural speed ranges. In t his
case, the system warns the driver visua lly,
acoust ica lly and w ith a jerk on the brakes if nec­
essary. If needed, i t can in itiate a partia l o r fu ll
dece lerat ion to reduce the collision speed or to
avoid the collision under certa in circumstances.
I n conjunction with pre sense basic/rear, the
front safety belts are a lso reve rsibly tens ioned
when needed . The pre sense front is a lso active
when adaptive cruise control* is sw itched off.
- Pre sense rear contains pre sense basic func­
tions. It uses the data from the side assist* ra ­
dar sensors and ca lculates within the limits of
the system the probability of a rear end colli­
sion with t he vehicle behind you. Pre sense rear
is also act ive when side assist* is sw itched off .
- Within the limits of the system,
pre sense city
uses the camera data and can detect an im­
pe nding collision with vehicles and pedestrians.
I n th is case , the system warns the driver visua l­
ly , acous tic ally and wit h a jerk on the b rakes if
necessary. If needed, it c an initi ate a full dece l­
erat io n to reduce the collis io n speed or to avoid
the collision under certain circumstances . In
conjunction with pre sense basic/rear, the front
safety belts are a lso reversibly tens ioned when
needed .
A WARNING
-
Read the genera l information on¢.&. in Gen -
eral information on page
97, c::> .&. in General
information on page 117 .
@ Tips
-Certa in pre sense funct ions sw itch off when
dr iving in reverse.
- The pre sense funct ions may not be availa­
ble if there is a malfunct ion in the ESC sys­
tem or t he a irbag control module .
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increasing force within the limits of the
system
l)_ This reduces the vehicle speed in the
event of a collision. At low vehicle speeds, pre
sense front can initiate a complete deceleration
shortly before a collision with a vehicle driving
ahead
1>. If pre sense front determines that you
are not braking strongly enough when a collision
is imminent, it can increase the braking force .
The following functions trigger in conjunction
with pre sense basic/rear at corresponding vehi ­
cle speeds :
- Reversible tensioning of the front safety belts.
- Closing the windows and sunroof*.
- Inflating the side bolsters* in the seat backrest
and seat surface.
Audi drive select*: the reversible belt tensioner,
the closing of the windows and sunroof* as well
as the inflating of the side bolste rs* on the seat
backrest and seat surface are not active depend­
ing on the mode selected .
Collision avoidance assist
Collision avoidance assist helps you to steer the
vehicle around an obstacle in a critical situation.
If you avoid an obstacle after the acute warning,
then the collision avoidance supports you by ap­ plying slight steering adjustment to correct your
steering wheel angle as long as you are actively
steering. Collision avoidance assist is available at
speeds between approximately 20 mph (30 km/
h) and 90 mph (150 km/h).
Turn assist
When starting to drive and up to speeds of maxi­
mum 6 mph (10 km/h), the turn assist uses a
braking intervention to prevent your vehicle from
colliding with an oncoming vehicle when turning left or right (available in certain countries) . The
braking intervention causes your vehicle to stay
in its lane.
.8, WARNING
-Pre sense front cannot overcome the laws of
physics.
It is a system designed to assist and
1) This is not availa ble in some co untries.
Assist
it cannot prevent a collision in every circum­
stance. The driver must always intervene.
The driver is always responsible for braking
at the correct time. Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks .
This could increase your risk of a collis ion.
- The system can deploy incorrectly due to
system-specific limits.
- Please note that the sensors and the camera
do not always detect all objects or lane
markings . This increases the risk of an acci­
dent.
- Pre sense front does not react to people, an­
imals or objects that are crossing the vehi­
cle 's path or that are difficult to detect
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in General information on page 97.
-Reflective objects such as guard rails or the
entrance to a tunnel, heavy rain and ice can
affect the function of the radar sensors and
the system's ability to detect a collision risk.
(D Note
The sensors can be displaced by impacts or
damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. Pre sense front can be impaired
by this. Have an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility check their func­
tion.
(D Tips
- You can cancel the braking with increasing
force that is initiated by the system by brak­
ing yourself, by accelerating noticeably or
by swerving.
- Keep in mind that pre sense front can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
- Certain pre sense front functions are switch­
ed off when the ESC is limited or switched
off
c> page 135 .
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Assist
Audi pre sense rear
Description
App lies to: ve hicles w ith Audi side assist
If the risk of a collision is detected, the following
functions can trigger:
- Reversible tensioning of the front safety belts
at the corresponding speeds .
- Closing the windows and sunroof*.
- Inflating the side bolsters* in the seat backrest
and seat surface.
- Switching on the emergency flashers with in-
creased frequency
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The message Audi pre sense. ~ page 108,
fig. 104 will warn you about the danger.
Aud i drive select*: the function is not active de­
pending on the mode selected.
A WARNING
- To reduce the risk of an accident, please
note that the side assist* radar sensors do
not always detect every object.
- Pre sense rear does not react to people, ani­
mals or objects that are crossing the vehi­
cle's path or that are difficult to detect.
- Reflective objects such as guard rails, heavy
rain and ice can impair the function of the
radar sensors and the ability to detect a col­
lision risk .
(D Note
The radar sensors can be displaced by impacts
or damage to the bumper, wheel housing and
underbody. Pre sense rear can be impaired by
this . Have an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facil ity check their func­
tion.
(0 Tips
- The pre sense rear functions switch off
when towing a trailer.
- The pre sense rear functions may also
switch off if there is a malfunction in the
side assist* system.
1> This is not ava ilab le in some co untri es.
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Audi pre sense city
' Description
App lies to : vehicles wit h Audi pre sense city
Within the limits of the system, pre sense city
can warn you of impending collisions with
vehicles and pedestrians and initiate the applica­
ble braking maneuver if needed. Pre sense city is
active at a speed of 6 mph (9 km/h) and higher.
A pedestrian warning can occur at speeds up to 50 mph (85 km/h), and vehicle warnings can oc­
cur at speeds up to 155 mph (250 km/h). A pre
sense city braking maneuver is possible at speeds
up to 50 mph (85 km/h).
Warnings
App lies to: vehicles wit h Aud i pre sense city
The system recognizes various dangerous situa­
tions. The
early warning occurs when:
- a vehicle driving ahead brakes sudden ly,
- your own vehicle approaches a sign ificantly
slower vehicle or stationary vehicle in the direc­
tion of travel.
- a pedestrian is standing in the lane or is moving
into the lane.
When this warning occurs, it may only be possi­
ble to avo id a collision by swerving or braking
strongly. The message
Audi pre sense.
~ page 108, fig. 104 and a warning tone will
warn you about the danger.
Additionally, a jerk on the brakes may occur as an
acute warning when there is an impend ing colli­
sion . If you do not react to the acute warning, pre
sense city can brake to the point of complete de­
ce leration within the limits of the system. This
reduces the vehicle speed in the event of a colli­
sion. The message
Audi pre sense. also ap­
pears.
The following functions are triggered in conjunc­
tion with pre sense basic/rear:
- Reversible tensioning of the front safety belts .
- Closing the windows and sunroof*. ..,

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-Inflating the side bolsters* in the seat backrest
and s eat surfac e.
Aud i drive select*: the function is not active de ­
pending on the mode selected.
A WARNING -,..___
-Pre sense city cannot overcome the laws of
physics. It is a system designed to assist and
it cannot prevent a collision in every circum­
stance. The driver must always intervene.
The driver is always responsible for braking at the correct time . Do not let the increased
safety provided tempt you into taking risks.
This could increase your risk of a collision .
- The system can deploy incorrectly due to
system-specific limits.
- To reduce the risk of an accident, please
note that the camera does not always detect
every object .
- Pre sense city does not react to animals,
crossing or oncoming vehicles, objects such
as bars, railings or railcars, and objects that
are difficult to detect~&.
in General infor­
mation on page 97.
A WARNING
Pre sense city may be restricted or not availa­
ble in the following example situations:
- in heavy fog, rain, spray or snow.
- when there are visual obstructions, such as
glare, reflections or var iations in light.
- when it is dark .
- if the camera window or the windshield is
dirty, iced over, damaged or covered .
- when driving on snow, ice or loose ground .
- on sharp curves.
- if the ESC was restricted or switched off .
- when towing a trailer.
- when the driver's seat belt is unfastened.
- up to ten seconds after sw itching on the ig-
nition.
1 ) Thi s is no t avail able in some c oun tries.
Assist
(D Note
Impacts or damage to the camera mount on
the windshield can displace the sensor . Pre
sense city can be impaired by this. Have an au­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv­
ice Facility check their function .
(i) Tips
-You can cancel the system braking interven­
tion if you accelerate considerably or swerve
away .
- Keep in mind that pre sense city can brake
unexpectedly. Always secure any cargo or
objects that you are transporting to reduce
the risk of damage or injury.
- When there is a malfunction in the camera,
the pre sense city functions also switch off.
Settings in the
Infotainment system
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i pre sense
.,. Select in the Infotainment system: I MEN U! but­
ton
> Vehicle > left control button > Driver as­
s ist > Audi pre sense.
Audi pre sense-
switch On/Off. You can switch
the pre sense functions on and off with th is.
If the system is switched off, it switches on again
automatically once the ignition is switched on
again
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Early warning1
) -the early warning can be
switched off or the pre sense city/front warning
point
( Early /Mediu m/La te) can be set .
Driver messages
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i pre sense
fll Audi pre sense currently restricted. Restrict­
ed sensor vision due to surroundings. See own­
er's manual
This message appears if the radar sensor and
camera view is obstructed, for example by leaves,
snow, heavy spray or dirt . If necessary , clean the .,..
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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 inte rest and in the in­
te rest of your passengers .
- Always keep all of the Owner's Lite rature
manuals in your Audi when you lend o r sell
yo ur vehicle so that this important informa­
t ion w ill always be availab le to the dr iver
and passenge rs.
- Always keep the Owner 's Lite rature handy
so that you can find i t easi ly if yo u 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 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,
- safety belt p re tensioners,
- be lt height adjustment for the front seats,
- head restraints for each seating position,
- front airbags,
- knee airbags fo r the front seats,
- side airbags in the front seats and outboard
rear seats *,
- side curtain airbags,
- special LA TC H anchorages for the outboard rear
seats and top tether anchorages for chi ld re ­
straints for all of the rear seats,
- adjustab le steering col umn.
These ind iv idual safety features, can work to­
gether as a system to he lp protect you and your
pa ssengers in a wide range of a cciden ts. These
fea tures canno t wo rk as a sys tem if they a re not
a lways cor rec tly ad juste d and cor rect ly used.
Safety is everybod y's responsibilit y!
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 a nd the safety of your passen ­
gers,
before driving alway s:
.,. Make sure that all lights and signals are operat­
ing correctly .
.,. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct .
.,. Make sure that a ll windows a re clean and afford
good v is ibility to the outs ide.
.,. Se cur e all luggage and othe r items ca refully
q page 242.
.,. Make sure that noth ing can i nter fere with the
peda ls .
.,. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correctly for yo ur height.
.,. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re­
straints according to their he ight .
.,. Make sure to use the rig ht child restraint co r­
rectly to protect chi ldren
q page 2 77 , Child
safety. ..,.

.. Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same¢
page 61, Front
seats .
.. Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly . Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts properly ¢
page 245 .
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 condit ions.
.. 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 .
Driving safety
Correct seating position
for passengers
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
F ig. 20 5 Correct seating pos it io n
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 fo llowing
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. 205.
If not poss ible, 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 248 .
.. 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 safety
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
¢ page 61.
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 adjust the driver's seat and the
steering wheel so that there are at least
4 inches (10 cm) between the knees and the
lower part of the instrument panel.
- 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 risk 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.
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- Children must always ride in child safety
seats ¢
page 2 77. Special precautions ap­
ply when installing a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat¢
page 253.
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 accident, we recommend
that you adjust the seat for the front passenger
to the following position :
.,. 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.
.,. 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 re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
possible
¢ page 62.
.,. Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat.
.,. Fasten and wear safety belts correct­
ly¢
page 248.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see ¢
page 61.
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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-Always make sure that there are at least
4 inches (10 cm) between the front passen­
ger's knees and the lower part of the instru­
ment panel.
- Eac h passenger must always sit on a seat of
t h eir own and properly fasten and w ear the
safety belt belonging to that seat.
- Before driving, always adjust the front pas­
senger seat and head restraint properly.
- Always keep your feet on the floor in front
of the seat. Never rest them on the seat, in­
strument panel, out of the window, etc. The
airbag system and safety belt will not be
able to protect you properly and can even in­
c rease the risk of injury in a crash.
- Never drive with the backrest recli ned or
t il ted fa r bac k! The farther the backrests are
t il ted back, the greater the risk of i njury due
to incorrect posi tioning of the safety bel t
and improper seating position.
- Children must always ride in child safety
sea ts¢
page 2 77. Spec ial precaut ions ap­
ply when installing a chi ld safety seat on the
front passenger seat
c::> page 253.
Proper seating positions for passengers in
rear seats
Rear seat passengers must sit upright with both
feet on the floor consistent with their physical
size and be properly restrained whenever the ve­
hicle is in use.
To reduce the r isk of injury caused by an incorrect
seating position in the event of a sudden braking
maneuver or a n accident, you r passengers on the
rear bench seat must always observe the follow­
in g:
.,. If there are passengers on the outer rear seats,
adjust the head restraints so the upper edge is
as even as possible with the top of your head. If
that is not poss ible, try to adjust the head re­
straint so that it is as close to this position as
poss ible.
If there is a passenger in the ce nte r
rea r seat, slide the head res traint upward
¢page 62.
.,. Make s ure that the seatback is sec urely latched
in t he upright position
c::> page 65.
Dr iving safety
.,. Keep both feet f lat in the footwell in front of
the rear seat.
.,. Fasten and wear safety belts properly
c::>poge248 .
.,. Make sure that children are always properly re­
strained in a child restra int that is appropr iate
for their size and age
c::> page 2 77.
_&. WARNING
Passengers w ho are improperly seated on the
rear seat can be serio usly inju red in a crash.
- Each passenge r must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fas ten and wear the
safety bel t belonging to tha t seat.
- Safety bel ts only offer maxim um protect ion
when the seatba ck is securely latched in t he
upright pos ition and the safe ty belts are
properly positioned on the body. By not sit­
ting upright, a rear seat passenger increases
the risk of personal injury from improper ly
positioned safety belts!
- Always ad just the head restraint proper ly so
that it can give maximum protection.
Proper adjustment of head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints ore on impor ­
tant port of your vehicle's occupant restraint sys­
tem and con help to reduce the risk of injuries in
occident situations.
F ig. 20 6 Head restra int: v iewed from t he front
The head rest raints mus t be correct ly adjusted to
achieve the best protection.
.,. Ad just t he head restra ints so the upper edge is
as even as possib le w ith the top of you r head . If
that is not possib le, t ry to adjust the head re-
stra int so that it is as close to this pos it ion as .,.
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