seats AUDI S3 SEDAN 2015 User Guide

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Tie-downs and cargo net
The cargo net* prevents small objects from slid­
ing .
Fig. 57 Luggage compartment: location of the tie-downs
Fi g. 58 Luggage compartment: cargo net• unhooked
.. Secu re the cargo to the tie-downs¢ fig. 57
-arrows- .
.. To secure the cargo net, first hang the front
hooks in the tie-downs then hang the rear
hooks -arrows-
¢ fig. 58 .
.. Observe the safety notes c> page 136, Storing
cargo correctly .
A WARNING
Weak, damaged or faulty straps used to se­
c u re obje cts to the t ie-downs ca n fa il du ring
he avy braking or a co llision and lead to seri­
ous inj uries.
- Alw ays use suitab le st raps and se cure ob­
jects to the t ie-downs in the luggage com­
partment to preve nt objects from sh ifting
and sliding forward .
- Never sec ure a ch ild seat restrain t to a tie ­
down .
- Be ca use of their load capacity, the hooks
sho uld on ly be used to secu re objects t hat
weigh a maximum of 10 lb (5 kg). Heavy ob-
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Seats and storage
jects will not be secured sufficiently, and
this increases the risk of injury.
Storage hooks
Applies to vehicles: wit h bag hooks
Fig. 59 Luggage compart ment: storage hooks
You can also use the hooks to hang ligh t pu rses,
bags, etc.
A WARNING
The hooks can ho ld a maximum weight of 6 lb
(3 kg). Heav ier objects are not adequately se­
cured. There is risk of personal injury.
Reversible mat
Applies to vehicles: wit h cargo mat
The reversible mot protects the luggage com­
partment and bumper from dirt and scratches.
Fig . 60 Luggage co mpa rtment: revers ible mat with back ·
rest folded forward (examp le)
You can use the reve rsible mat with t he dirt-re­
s istant side or the decorative side. After loading
or unloading, fo ld up the revers ible mat and
close the luggage compartment lid. Only store
the reversib le mat if it is dry .
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Pass-through
Applies to veh icles: w ith pass-t hro ug h
Fig. 6 1 Back rest : pass -through cover
.,. Fold the rear seat center armrest down.
.,. Fo ld the pass-through cover down ¢
fig. 61 .
A WARNING
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- M ake sure that all objects that you are
transporting in the pass-th rough a re secu re.
T hey co uld slide around during sudden brak­
ing mane uvers and cause injuries.
- Sharp edges on objects that are loaded
must be covered for protection.
Roof rack
Description and mounting locations
Additional cargo con be carried with a roof lug­
gage rock.
Fig. 62 Roof rack attachment points
.,. Always read and follow the instructions provid­
ed by the roof rack manufacturer when instal­
ling the roof rack sys tem.
If luggage or cargo is to be carried on the roof,
you must observe the follow ing:
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- On ly use roof racks approved for your vehicle.
These approved roof racks are the basis for a
complete roof rack system. Additional attach­
ments or carrier systems are needed to trans­
port luggage and sports equipment. We recom­
mend us ing roof racks from the Audi original
accessories program.
- When installing the roof rack, make sure it is
only mounted on the designated locat ions on
the roof¢
fig. 62.
- We recommend that you keep the installation
instructions for yo ur roof rack system together
w ith your Owner's literature in the vehicle .
When should the roof rack be remo ved?
- Before going through an automatic car wash (it
is best to ask the car wash operator for advice).
- When not in use, to reduce fuel consumption,
w ind no ise and to guard against theft .
A WARNING
-Use of an unapproved roof rack o r incorrect
mounting of an approved roof rack can
cause the roof rack or the items attached to
it to fall off the roof onto the road.
- Objects falling from the roof of a vehicle can
cause a crash and personal injury.
- Only mount the roof rack on the designated
locat ions on the roof¢
fig . 62.
- The roof rack system must be installed ex­
actly according to the instructions p rov ided.
- When driving with a roof rack system,
changes to the center of gravi ty and wind re­
sistance ca n change the veh icle hand ling
and lead to a co llision. Always adapt you r
driving and your speed to the current condi­
t ions.
(D Note
- Yo ur vehicle war ranty does not cov er any
damages to t he vehi cle caused by using roof
racks or mounting structures not ap proved
by Audi for yo ur vehicle. The same a pplies to
damage resulting from incorrec t roof rack
installation .
- Always che ck the roof rack mountings and
hardware before each trip and du ring a t rip
to make sure everything is secure ly

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Climate control system controls
Applies to vehicles: with manual climate control system
F ig. 63 Manua l clima te co ntro l system *: contro ls
The functions are controlled using three dia ls and
buttons . The LED
in a button will light up when
the function is sw itched on.
The rear window defogger ~~
page 68 and
the seat heating~~
page 68 are described
sepa rately .
Manual climate control system*
For a comfortable temperature, we recommend:
- in warmer time s of the year, set the tempera-
ture so that it is only a few degrees below the outside temperature .
- set the blower at a moderate speed
- don't direct the air flow d irectly on the passen-
gers
IA/C l Switching the cooling mode* on and off
The cooling mode only functions with the blower
turned on . The air is not coo led and humidity is
not removed when cooling mode is switched off .
This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling
mode switches off automat ically when there are
cold outside temperatures.
~ Adjusting the blower
To prevent the windows from fogging over, the b lower should a lways run at a low speed. When
t he w indows are fogged, we recommend using a
higher blower speed and turning the knob to~-
Warm and cold
I• I • I Adjusting the temperature
T he temperature can a adjusted in small incre­
me nts with the dial.
Adjusting air distribution and air vents
The air distribution is adjusted with the dials ~.
~.~ and~-The setting between
IR! and ~ pro­
vides a comfo rtable atmosphere in most cases.
In the~ setting, the windshield and side win­
dows are defrosted or cleared of condensation as
quickly as poss ible. The recircu lation mode
switches off, but can be activated again by press­
ing the
l = I button.
The round air vents in the cockpit are adjustab le
¢ page 68 .
To keep the windows from fogging in damp
weather, we recommend opening the side air
vents and tilt ing them to the side ¢
page 68,
Adjusting the air vents .
Foot vents are located under the front seats to
heat the rear of the vehicle .
I-I Switching recirculation mode on and off
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfil-
tered air outside the vehicle from enter ing the .,..
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shown in the disp lay. To exit "Eco" mode*, press
the
! AUTO ! button again .
I• I • I Setting the temperature
The temperature can be adjusted individually for
the dr iver and front passenger using the dials.
Tempe ratures between 60 °F ( +16 °C) and 84 ° F
(+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range, LO or
HI will appear in the climate control system dis­
p lay. In both settings, the climate contro l runs
with constantly at the maximum cooling or heat­ ing level. The temperature is not regulated.
Synchronization: by pressing the IAUTO I button
for two seconds, the temperature setting for the
driver is transferred to the front passenger's side.
This applies a temperature change to the front
passenger's side.
~ Adjusting the blower
To prevent the windows from fogging over, the b lower sho uld a lways ru n at a low speed. You can
ad just the volume of air generated by the b lower
to your preference. To have the blower regu lated
automatically, press the !AU TO I button .
Adjusting the air distribution
The air distribution is adjusted with the~, U!i
and ~ buttons. To have the air d istr ibut ion regu­
lated automatically, press the
IAUTOI button.
The round air vents in the cockpit are adjustable
¢page 68.
To keep the windows from fogging in damp
weather, we recommend opening the side air
vents and ti lting them to the side
~ page 68,
Adjusting the air vents .
Foot vents are located under the front seats and
adjustable vents on the end o f the center console
to heat the rear of the vehicle .
~ Switching the defroster on and off
The windshield and side windows are defrosted
or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible .
The maximum amount of air flows main ly from
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iii mode switches off . The temperat ure is contro lled
~ automatically. In the Ii] sett ing, the IA/C i cooling
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Warm and cold
mode switches on automatically, depending on
the outside air temperat ure.
T he
IAUTO ! button switches the defroster off.
l"""I Switching recirculation mode on and off
The recircu lation mode can be turned on manual­
ly or automatically* .
- Switching manual recirculation mode on and
off : press
1.,,.,1 The LED light up when switched
on .
- Automatic* recirculation mode: the auto recir­
culat ion must be act ivated in the MMI. Select:
the
I MENU I button > Car > Systems* control
button
> AC > Auto recirculation . The air quali­
ty sensor that is designed for diesel and gaso­
line exhaust automatically switches the recircu­
lation mode on or off depending on the level of
pollutants in the outside air .
In recircu lation mode, the air inside the vehicle is
c ir cula ted and filtered. This prevents the unfil­
tered air outside the vehicle from entering the
vehicle interior. We recommend switching recir­
cu lation mode on when driving through a tunnel
or when sitting in traffic~ &.
T he
1-1 button, !AUTO ! or the [ii bu tton switches
recirculation mode off.
T he system switches to recirculation mode when
driv ing in reverse when the engine is cold.
_&. WARNING
You should not use the recirculation mode for
an extended period sin ce no fresh air is drawn
in. With the air-conditioning switched off, the
windows can fog up, which increases the risk
of an acc ident.
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-The seat is damp or wet.
~ WARNING
Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain or
temperature could develop burns when using
the seat heating function. To reduce the risk
of injury, these individuals should not use seat
heating.
(D Note
To avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place
heavy loads on a small area of the seat.
(D Tips
- The setting for the seat heating on the driv­
er's side is assigned to the key that is in use.
- If the front passenger's seat heating is
turned on, it will not turn on again automat­
ically if more than 10 minutes have passed
between switching the ignition
off and
switching it on again.
Auxiliary heater
Appl ies to vehicles: with diesel engine
In cool outside temperatures, the electric auxili­
ary heater helps the vehicle interior to warm
more quickly. The auxiliary heater switches on
and
off automatically according to the vehicle
heating settings.
The "auxiliary heater" function can be switched
on and
off in the MMI. Select: the !MENUI button
> Car > Systems* control button > AC > Auxiliary
heater.
Warm and cold
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Driving safety
Driving safety
Basics
Safe driving habits
Please remember -safe ty 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 described 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.
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- Always keep the Owner's literature handy so
that you can find it easily if you have ques­
tions .
- Always adjust your speed to the weather
traffic and conditions. Follow the speed lim­
its .
- Always drive in such a way that you can stop
your vehicle safely.
- Always adjust your speed to the general
flow of traffic. Follow the speed limits.
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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 variety of features available
to help reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
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 seating positions,
- safety belt pretensioners,
- safety belt force limiters for the front seats,
- safety belt height adjustment systems for the
front seats,
- front airbags,
- knee airbags for the front seats*
- side airbags in the front seats and outer rear
seats*,
- side curtain airbags with ejection mitigation
features,
- special LATCH anchorages for child restraints,
- head restraints for each seating position,
- adjustable steering column .
- pre sense basic* (preventative passenger pro- tection)
These individual safety features, can work to­ gether as a system to help protect you and your
passengers in a wide 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. ..,.

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.. Make sure that a ll windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside .
.. Secure all luggage and other items carefully
r=> page 59, r=> page 59.
.. Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals.
.. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors
correct ly for your he ight.
.,. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re­
stra ints according to their he ight .
.. Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rect ly to protect children
r=> page 172, Child
safety .
.. Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
r=> page 54, Front
seats .
.. Fasten your safety belt and wear it proper ly. Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts p roperly
r=> page 140.
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 respons ible for the safety of the ve­
h icle and all of its occupants.
If your ability to
d rive is impaired, safety r isks for everybody in the
veh icle increase and you also become a hazard to
eve ryone else on the road
r=> &, . Therefo re:
.. Do not let you rself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone .
.. NEV ER dr ive when your dr iv ing abili ty is im­
paired (by medicat ions, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
.. Observe all traffic 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 dr ive
for more than two hours at a stretch .
.,. Do NOT drive when you are t ired, under pres­
su re or when you a re stressed.
Dri vin g s afe ty
A WARNING
-Impaired dr iving safety increases the risk of
serious personal injury and death wheneve r a
vehicle is being used .
Correct passenger
seating positions
Proper seating position for the driver
The proper driver seating position is important
for safe, relaxed driving.
F ig , 1 13 Correct seating pos it ion
For yo ur own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of a n accident, we recommend
that you adjust the dr iver's seat to the fo llowing
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
r=> &, .
.. Ad just t he angle of the seatbac k so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you drive .
.. Adjust the steering whee l so that there is a dis ­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the steering wheel and your breast bone
r=> fig. 113.
If not poss ible, see your authorized Audi deal­
ership about adapt ive eq uipment.
.,. Ad just the steering wheel so that the steering
wheel and airbag cover points at your che st a nd
no t at yo ur face .
.. Grasp the top of the steer ing whee l with your
elbow(s) slightly bent .
.. For adjustab le head restraints: Adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi-
ble with the top of your head . If that is not pos­
sible, try to adj ust the head restraint so that it .,.
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is as close to this position as possible. Move the
head restraint so that it is as close to the back
of the head as possible.
.. Fa sten and wear safety belt s correctly
<=> page 143.
.. Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the veh icle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
<=> page 55 .
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 dr iver'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 inflates.
- 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
properly and make sure that all passengers
are properly restrained.
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- For adjustable head restraints: before driv­
ing, always also adjust the head restraints
properly .
- 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 always ride in child seats
<=> page 172 . Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front pas­ senger seat<=>
page 148.
· 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 .
.. For adjustab le head restraints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos ­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
<=> page 134 . Move the head restraint so that it
is as close to the back of the head as possible.
.. Keep both feet flat on the floor in front of the
front passenger seat .
.. Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
<=> page 143.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
c> page 54.
A WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbelted, out
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seriously injured or killed by the airbag as it
unfolds. To help reduce the risk of serious per­
sonal 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 pas­
senger's breastbone and the instrument panel.
- 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.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat.
- Before driving, always adjust the front pas­
senger seat properly.
- For adjustable head restraints: before driv­
ing, always also adjust the head restraints
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
crease the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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 always ride in child seats
<=> page 172. Special precautions apply
when installing a child seat on the front pas­
senger seat
r=> page 148.
Driving safety
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 risk of injury caused by an incorrect
seating position in the event of a sudden braking
maneuver or an accident, your passengers on the
rear bench seat must always observe the follow­
ing :
.,. For adjustable head restraints: adjust the head
restraint so the upper edge is as even as possi­
ble with the top of your head. If that is not pos­
sible, try to adjust the head restraint so that it
is as close to this position as possible
<=>page 134 .
.,. Keep both feet flat in the footwell in front of
the rear seat .
.,. Fasten and wear safety belts properly
Qpage 143 .
.,. Make sure that children are always properly re­
strained in a child restraint that is appropriate
for their size and age
Q page 172.
A WARNING
P assengers who are improperly seated on the
rear seat can be seriously injured in a crash.
- Each passenger must always sit on a seat of
their own and properly fasten and wear the
safety belt belonging to that seat.
- Safety belts only offer maximum protection
when the safety belts are properly posi­
tioned on the body and securely latched. By not sitting upright, a rear seat passenger in­
creases the risk of personal injury from im­ properly positioned safety belts!
- For adjustable head restraints: always ad­
just the head restraint properly so that it can give maximum protection.
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Proper adjustment of head restraints
Applies to veh icles: w ith a dju stable head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraints are an impor­
tant part of your vehicle 's occupant restraint sys­
tem and can help to reduce the risk of injuries in
accident situations .
Fig. 114 Head restraint: viewed from the front
The head restraints must be correctly adjusted to
achieve the best protection.
"Ad just 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¢
fig. 114 . Move the head restraint so
that it is as close to the back of the head as
possible.
" If there is a passenger on the rear center seat­
ing position, slide the center head restraint up­
ward at least to the next notch.
Adjusting head restraints
c:;, page 56.
A WARNING
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
Driving without head restraints or with head
restraints that are not properly adjusted in­
creases the risk of serious or fatal neck injury
dramatically. To help reduce the risk of injury:
- Always drive with the head restraints in
place and properly adjusted.
- Every person in the vehicle must have a
properly adjusted head restraint.
- Always make sure each person in the vehicle
properly adjusts their head restraint. 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
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restraint so that it is as close to this position
as possible. Move the head restraint so that
it is as close to the back of the head as pos­
sible .
- Never attempt to adjust head restraint
while driving. If you have driven off and
must adjust the driver headrest for any rea­
son, first stop the vehicle safely before at­
tempting to adjust the head restraint.
- Children must always be properly restrained
in a child restraint that is appropriate for
their age and size¢
page 172.
Examples of improper seating positions
The occupant restraint system can only reduce
the risk of injury if vehicle occupants are properly
seated.
Improper seating positions can cause serious in­
jury or death . Safety belts can only work when
they are properly positioned on the body . Im­
proper seating positions reduce the effectiveness
of safety belts and will even increase the risk of
injury and death by moving the safety belt to crit­
ical areas of the body. Improper seating positions
also increase the risk of serious injury and death
when an airbag deploys and strikes an occupant
who is not in the proper seat ing position. A driver
is respons ible for the safety of all vehicle occu­
pants and especially for children . Therefore:
" Never allow anyone to assume an incorrect
seating position when the vehicle is being used
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The following bulletins list only some sample po­
sitions that will increase the risk of serious injury
and death . Our hope is that these examples will
make you more aware of seating positions that
are dangerous .
Therefore, whenever the vehicle is moving:
-never stand up in the vehicle
- never stand on the seats
- never kneel on the seats
- never ride with the seatback reclined
- never lie down on the rear seat
- never lean up against the instrument panel