warning AUDI S3 SEDAN 2017 Owners Manual

Navigation
Selecting the online map update
- Se lect an update package from the list(~) @
<=>fig. 198 .
-Confirm you r se lection with the I BACK I button
and go back to the selection.
- T he number and amount of data for the select­
ed updat e package are now displayed in the In­
fotainment system.
Starting the download
- Select and confirm Start download .
-Confirm the secur ity prompt by selecting Start
download
again.
The update packages begin to down load and the
status of the download progress is shown in the
Infotainment system display .
Installation of online map updates
The downloaded map materia l installs after you
stop your vehicle. The new update packages in­
stall only after you switch off the ignition. After
restarting the MMI, the Infota inment system dis­
play ind icates if the updates installed successful­
ly .
- Confirm the successful update with
OK .
The new map materia l can now be used for navi­
gation.
(D Tips
- The amount of available on line map up­
dates in the vehicle is lim ited . To update
more regions, use the map update via SD
card at
my.audiusa.com .
-Always read the chapter I:!) page 196, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa­ tion.
Accessing traffic information
Traffic information (TMC)
Ap plies to: ve hicles w ith navigation system
.. Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeated ly until
the map is d isp layed .
.. Se lect : left control button > Traffic messages .
214 An ove
rview of all the traffic messages is dis ­
played in the Infotainment system. Traffic inci­
dents on your route are shown in the upper sec­
tion of the list, sorted according to distance.
- Displaying all traffic messages for a street/
highway :
select and confirm the [ill symbol. A
list of all the traff ic messages for the selected
street/highway is displayed.
- Opening a detailed view of traffic information:
select and confirm the traffic information from
the list.
-Displaying the selected traffic information on
the map :
select and confirm the right control
button
> Show on map . The shaded line shows
the street and the length of the traffic jam.
-Displaying the next traffic message on the
map :
press the control knob.
Traffic information display
Colored warning symbols:
traffic incidents on
your route are shown in the upper section of the
list and are sorted according to distance.
Warning symbols with~: avoided traffic inci­
dents .
Grayed out warning symbols: traffic incidents
that are not on your route. They are sorted ac­
cording to road type (expressway, highway, other
road), country and name.
(D Tips
-Critical traffic information, such as warn­
ings about wrong -way drivers, is automati ­
cally displayed. To hide the traffic informa­
t ion, press the
I BACK ! button or the control
knob.
- TMC traffic reports are not available in Can­
ada. For more information, please contact
Sirius Canada.

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Better route
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
By receiving traffic information through TMC,
your
M MI calculates a better route -if available -
and the possible time saved for the current route
guidance. You can decide yourself which route
you w ould like to use.
.. Press t he I NAV/MAPI button repeated ly un til
the map is d isp layed .
Requ irement: route gu idance must be active .
I f yo ur MMI has calc ulate d a better route than
the c urrent ro ute guidance, the message
A better
route is available.
appears on the map along
w ith the t ime that may be saved . A better route
i s indicated in the map view wit h the symbol
rS
¢ pag e 209, fig . 194 .
Accept better route
-Press t he right contro l button.
- Se lect and co nfirm the better route.
- The better route is used for the remaining
route g uidance and the route is reca lculated.
Online traffic information
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and Audi con nect
(Infota inment)
The MMI can receive real-tim e onlin e traffic in­
formation about congestion, accidents, road
c onstruc tio n and other incidents.
Fig. 199 O nlin e traff ic info rmation display• w it h ou t better
r o ute
Req uirement: The req uirements for A udi connect
(Infotainment) m ust be met
r=> page 190.
.. Press the I NAV/MAPI button repeated ly until
t h e map is d isp layed.
.. Se lect : left cont rol b utton > Traffic messages . Na
vigation
An ove rview of all the traffic messages is dis ­
played in the Infotainment system
r=> fig. 199.
Tra ffic incidents on your route are show n in the
u pper section of the list, so rted according to dis­
tance @ r=> fig. 199. Colored markings ind icate
the flow of t raff ic
r=> page 215 .
-Switching online traffic information on : press
the right control button and switch
Online t raf­
fic data
on(~). The I O N LINE I symbo l is s hown
in the Infotai nment system d isp lay @
¢fig . 199 .
You can also disp lay the on line traffic informa­
tion
i n the online map view ¢ page 212.
Traffic information display
Co lor-coded ma rkings along t he ro ute in dicate
t h e traffic flow:
Green : tra ffi c is flowing freely
Red : congestion
Orange : stop-and-go traffic
S haded markings indicate t he length of t he a rea
with congestio n.
Colored warning symbols : there is a tra ffi c in ci­
den t immedia te ly ahead on the route .
Grayed out warning symbols : traff ic incide nts
t h at are not o n your ro ute.
Red warning symbols : all warning symbols w ill
be red w hen route g uidance is not active .
The disp lay of colored markings, wa rning sym­
bols , etc. can be set in the
Map content me nu
r=> page 212.
Tra ffic information is switched on at the factory.
You can switch off the recept ion of on line traffic
i nformation at any
t ime r=> page 215.
0) Tips
-Online traffic in format ion is not avai lab le in
Canada.
- Always read the chapter
r=> page 196, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa­
tion .
- Hav ing t he Online traffic data fu nct ion
switched on provides the m ost accurate
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Media
(D Tips
-Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth dev ice .
- Mult iple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
- Bluetooth protocols AVRCP ( 1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are suppo rted.
- Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth device. A ud i recommends setting your mo ­
bile device to the maxim um vo lume when
us ing it as a Bluetooth audio player.
- The supported media functions (such as
sh uffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be­
i ng used.
- For more information on the supported de­
v ices, visit
www.aud iusa.com /bluetooth or
contact an author ized Audi dealer or author­
i zed Audi Service Facility.
Wi-Fi audio player
A ppl ies to: ve hicles w ith Wi-F i
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca­
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to wirelessly play music from your media player
li­
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi -Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server opp or an
integrated UPnPIDLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player
li­
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
p layer must be sw itched on. The
Aud i MMI con ­
n ect
app or a UPnP server app must be installed
on your med ia p layer .
Or: you must be us ing a
media player with an integrated UPnP/DLNA
server.
- Connecting a medi a playe r: press the I MEDIA !
button. Press the left control button unti l the
sources
overview ¢ page 230 is displayed . Se­
lect and co nfirm
W i-Fi audio play er 0
¢ page 230, fig . 214 .
- If necessary, select and confirm Wi-F i turn ed
off > Turn on Wi-Fi
to activate Wi-Fi in the
MMI. Select
Wi-Fi s etti ng s, if necessa ry . Se lect
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the same settings on the wireless media player
that are used for the Wi- Fi hotspot .
-Starting the Wi-Fi audio pla yer : start the Audi
MMI connect
app or a UPnP server app, or set
media permissions on your media player.
Operating the medi a pl ayer : the med ia p layer is
operated through the MM I.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the
Folders menu item appears. Select and con­
firm
Folder s.
- Playing music from the medi a pla yer:
select
and confirm
M edia cent er.
Web r adio :
see ¢ page 22 7.
A WARNING
-As the d river, do not allow usage of the Wi­
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the r isk of an accident.
- It is on ly safe to use tablets, laptops, mo­
bi le devices and other similar dev ices when
the vehicle is stat ionary because, like all
loose objects, they co uld be thrown around
the inside of the ve hicle in a c rash and ca use
serio us inju ries . Store these types of devices
secure ly while driving.
- Do not use any wire less devices on the front
seats wi thin range of the airbags while dr iv­
ing . Also read and follow the warn ings in
¢ page 271, Front airbags.
(D Note
A lways fo llow the information fo und in ¢ (!) in
Wi -Fi hotspo t on page 195.
(D Tips
- Always read the chapter¢ page 196, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa­
tion.
- Please note that a Wi-F i connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Interne t. For addit io nal info rm ation,
see
¢ page 190 .
- To avoid interr upt ions du ring playback, de­
act ivate the powe r saving function on the
media player or connect it to a charger.

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-The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media player used and the number of
files that it contains.
- A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
-Songs downloaded for offline use using mu­
sic streaming services are stored on your mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be ORM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play ORM protected files.
-Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional information on the Wi-Fi audio player .
Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)
You can playback and operate various online me­
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI .
Fig. 210 Online med ia
... Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left contro l
button until the sources overview
c:> fig. 210 is
displayed.
Applies to: using online media and Internet radio
Requirement:
-The Audi MMI connect app must be installed
and open on your mobile device.
-You must be logged into your myAudi account in the
Audi MMI connect app and you must
have selected your veh icle.
-The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on
the MMI must be switched on .
-If necessary, check in the connection manager
c:> page 242 if the mobile dev ice you connected
is selected under the
MMI connect app (~).
-The MMI must be connected to the network .
-The symbol for the Online media source@
<::>fig . 210 is shown in the MMI.
Applies to: using online media
Additional requirement:
Media
-A supported online med ia service must be avail­
able in your country.
-You mus t have an account with a supported on ­
line media service .
-Depending on the on line media service, you
must install and open an app on your mobile
dev ice.
Starting Online media
-Press the I MEDIA i button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview
c:> page 230
is displayed.
-Select and confirm an online media service .
Starting Internet radio
-Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview
c:> page 230
is displayed.
-Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last station that was play­
ing is shown.
-Selecting the station: if necessary, select and
confirm a category in the Internet radio
Brows­
er>
a station.
Online media and Internet radio: additional op­
tions
-Press the right control button.
The following options may be available, depend­ ing on the information shown (such as the sta­
tion/track that is currently playing):
-Sound settings: see c:> page 245.
-Wi-Fi settings: see c:> page 195, Wi-Fi hotspot.
-Connection manager: see c:> page 242.
-Additional options may be available, depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio.
_& WARNING
-It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mo­
b ile devices and other similar devices when
the vehicle is stationary because, like all
loose objects, they could be thrown around
the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
serious injuries. Store these types of devices
securely while driving.
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Media
-Do not u se any wireless devices on the fro nt
seats within range of the airba gs w hile driv­
ing. Also read and follow the warnings in
r=> page 271, Fro nt airbags.
CD Note
- Always follow the information found in ¢ 0
in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 195 .
-Please note that there generally are add i­
tiona l costs when using an online media
service account, especially when it is used i nternationally.
{!) Tips
-Depending on the Internet connection and
network traff ic, a connection loss can occur
during p layback of on line media serv ices.
-Online media and Internet radio usage de­
pends on the serv ice avai lability of the third
party provider.
- Audi AG simply makes the access to on line
media serv ices possible t hrough the MMI
and does not take any respons ibility for the
contents of the onli ne med ia serv ices .
-Always read the chapter r:> page 196, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa­ tion.
-Depending on the mobile device used, the re
may be interr uptions du ring media playback
and when using the
Audi MMI connect app.
T o avoi d inter ruption s when usi ng a mob ile
device, do no t loc k t he s creen on you r mo­
bi le dev ice a nd keep the
Audi MMI connect
app in the foreground .
- Co ntact an a utho rized Audi dea le r or a u­
thorized Audi Service Facili ty for additional
informat ion about on line media .
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Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface
You can connect your mobile devices (such as a
smartphone or
MP3 player) to the Audi music in­
terface and charge them using a special USB
adapter .
®-
Fig. 2 11 Audi USB adapters
You can purchase the USB adapter ¢ fig . 211
from an author ized Audi dealer or at spec ia lty
stores:
Q) USB adapter for devices with a micro USB con­
nect ion
@ USB adapter for devices with an Apple Light­
ning connect ion
@ USB adapte r for devices with an Apple Dock
connector
You can conne ct your mob ile dev ices throug h the
Audi music interface to the MM I using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
Applies to: vehicles wit h Aud i music interface
-Audi musi c interface : Refer to¢ page 229.
CD Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al­
l ow it to be pinched .

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Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music
interface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
Fig. 212 Connecting mo bile dev ices
T he Audi music interface consists of a USB inter­
face and an AUX input in the center console un­
der the
armrest @Q page 8, fig. 2, as well as an­
other USB interface in the center
console @
Q page 8, fig . 2 .
- Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface:
remove the USB adapter @
Qfig . 212 from the Audi music interface .
-Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple
Dock connector:
remove the Apple Dock con­
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed in@ c:>page228, fig . 211.
The media are started and operated through the mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de­
vice being used
c:> page 230 .
Connecting two mobile devices : if two mobi le
devices (for example iPod and smartphone) are
connected at the same time, then both devices
can be used as playback sources .
You can connect mobile devices using the analog
AUX port.
-Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
connect the cable ® Q fig. 212 to the AUX in­
put@ on the Audi mus ic interface and then to
the mobile device© (such as an MP3 player or
smartphone).
- Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input :
remove the cable ® c:> fig. 212 from the
AUX
input @Qfig. 212.
Media
-Operation : select and confirm the External au­
dio player
source ® c:>page 230, fig. 213. The
media are started and operated through the
mobi le
dev ice @ c:>fig . 212.
A WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention . As the dr iver, you have complete
re sponsibility for safety in traffic . Never oper­
ate mob ile dev ices while driving, because this
i nc reases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
-Remove the connector from the Audi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
- Use a USB extens ion cable to connect dev i­
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the Audi music inter­
face .
- Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehi cles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair the ir performance.
N ever leave mob ile devices in the vehicle in
extreme ly high or low temperat ures.
(D Tips
-Do not use an additional adapter or USB ex­
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected w ith a USB
adapter
( c:> page 228). They may impair the
functionality.
- You can purchase the AUX connector cab le
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe ­
cialty sto res.
- Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification .
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuff le cannot be connected to the USB
adapter for devices with Apple Dock connec­
tor . Connect these devices using a AUX con-
nector cable .
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-Version information : information on the MMI
software version and the navigation database *
software version is displayed . The
Software in­
format ion
function a lso provides information
on the software contained in the MMI and the
licensing agreement .
Sound settings
The sound distribution and volume of the MMI
can be adjusted individually . The settings depend
on vehicle equipment.
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Fig. 220 Adjusti ng the balance/fader
" Se lect: I MENU I button> Sound > left contro l
button
> Entertainment .
Treble / Bass
You can adjust the Treble and Bass settings by
turning the control knob. The changed settings
only apply fo r the audio source that is act ive at
the time. This allows you to adjust the sound set­
tings for each audio source separately .
Balance/fader (Sound focus)
-Adjusting the sound distribution to the left or
right :
press the control knob. Turn the control
knob to the left or right to the desired position .
-Adjusting the sound distribution to the front
or rear:
press the control knob again. Turn the
contro l knob to the left o r right to the desired
position.
-Adjusting the sound distribution ratio with
the MMI touch* :
move your finger in the de­
s ir ed direct ion on the MMI touch control pad.
Sound effects
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System settings
-Front: only the speakers in the front of the ve­
hicle are active.
-Rear* : only the speakers in the rear of the vehi-
cle are active .
Surround level
You can adjust the surround sound by turn ing the
control knob.
Subwoofer
You can adjust the subwoofer by turning the con­
trol knob .
Speed dependent volume control*
You can adjust the playback vo lume to the leve l
of noise inside the vehicle by turning the control
knob.
Volume settings
Adjusting the volume
The volume of an audio source or a system mes­
sage (for example, from the voice recognition
system*) can be adjusted directly while the
sound is playing using the On/Off knob.
-Increasing or decreasing the volume: turn the
On/Off
knob (!) ~page 158, fig. 161 to the
r ight or left.
-Muting or pausing: press the On/Off knob
briefly.
Or : turn the On/Off knob to the left un­
til the
symbol @~ page 167 appears. An ac­
tive a udio/video source is stopped .
-Unmuting or resuming: press the On/Off knob
briefly .
Or: turn the On/Off knob to the right.
A WARNING ~ .
To reduce the risk of an accident, adj ust the
volume of the a udio system so that audible
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po­ lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times .
Q) Tips
Volumes that are too high or too tow are au­
tomatically adjusted to a set level when the MMI is switched on.
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Driving safety
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,
- safety belt pretensioners,
- 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* (preventat ive passenger protection)
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.
.,. Make sure that all windows are clean and afford
good visibility to the outside .
.,. Secure all luggage and other items carefully
¢ page 66, ¢ page 65.
.,. Make sure that nothing can interfere with the
pedals.
.,. Adjust front seat, head restraint and mirrors correctly for your height .
.,. Instruct passengers to adjust the head re­
straints according to their height .
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Driving safety
• Make sure to use the right child restraint cor­
rectly to protect children
c::> page 292, Child
saf ety .
• Sit properly in your seat and make sure that
your passengers do the same
c::> page 61, Fron t
seats .
• Fasten your safety belt and wear it properly . Al­
so instruct your passengers to fasten their safe­
ty belts properly
c::> page 258 .
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
hicle 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
c::> ,&. . Therefore :
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a cellular telephone .
• NEVER drive when your driv ing ability is im ­
pa ired (by med ications, alcohol, drugs, etc .).
• Observ e 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 drive
for more than two hours at a stretch .
• Do NOT drive when you are tired, under pres­
sure or when you are stressed .
.&, WARNING
Impaired driving safety increases the risk of
serious personal injury and death whenever 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. 222 Correct seating pos it ion
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in­
jury in the event of an ac cident, we recommend
that you adjust the driver's seat to the following position :
• Adjust the driver's seat so that you can easily
push the pedals all the way to the floo r while
keeping your knee(s) slightly bent
c:> .&_ .
• Adjust the angle of the seatback so that it is in
an upright position so that your back comes in
full contact with it when you dr ive.
• Adjust the steering wheel so that there is a d is­
tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the
steering wheel and your breast bone
r::!) fig. 222.
If not possible, see your authorized Audi deal­
e rship 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.
• 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. Move the
head restraint so that it is as close to the back
of the head as possible .
• Fasten and wear safety belts correctly
c::> page 262 . .,.

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~ Always keep both feet in the footwell so that
you are in control of the vehicle at all times.
F or 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 steer ing wheel at the
12 o'clock posit ion 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.
-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.
-
Driving safety
-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 safety
seats
c::;, page 292. Special precautions ap­
ply when installing a child safety seat on the
front passenger seat
c::;, page 267.
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 fol lowing 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 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
c::;, page 63. 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
c::;, page 2 62 .
For detailed information on how to adjust the
front passenger's seat, see
c::;, page 61 .
A WARNING
Front seat passengers who are unbe lted, 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 pa rt of their body too close to the area
where the airbags are located.
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