2010 SKODA ROOMSTER child seat

Contents3
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Praktik
Technical Data
ContentsLayout of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
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Using the system
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Cockpit
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General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The brief instruction
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Basic functions and important information . . . . .
Instruments and warning lights
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Overview of the instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine revolutions counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant temperature gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel gauge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Counter for distance driven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Interval Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-functional indicator (onboard computer)*
MAXI DOT display (information display)* . . . . . . .
Auto Check Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central locking system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior monitor* and Towing protection monitoring*
Electrical power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panorama roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and Visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and Storage
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Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating the front seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment*
Bicycle holder in the luggage compartment* . . . .
The roof luggage rack system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking ticket holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter* and power sockets* . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning system
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Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recirculated air mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic (semi-automatic air conditioning system)*
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning) . . . . . . .
Starting-off and Driving
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Setting steering wheel position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking aid* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control system (CCS)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox
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Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication
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Multifunction steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal telephone preinstallation GSM II* . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Music playback via Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inputs AUX-IN* and MDI* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety
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Passive Safety
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Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct seated position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Why seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The physical principle of a frontal collision . . . . . .
Important safety information regarding the use of seat
belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How are seat belts correctly fastened? . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Description of the airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting children safely
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What you should know about transporting children!
Child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a child seat using the “ISOFIX” system*
Attaching child seat using the “Top Tether” system
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the door handle. If the child safety lock is activated (only on the rear doors), first of all
it is necessary to pull once on the inner door
handle and then open the door from the
outside.
Boot lid*Fig. 28 Unlock the boot lid / handle of the boot lidOpening the boot lid– On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the button on the
driver door fig. 28 .
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above
the licence plate.Closing the boot lid– Pull the boot lid down and close it with a slight swing .
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the button on the
driver door fig. 28 .
On vehicles with central locking unlock the boot lid by pressing the hand grip above
the licence plate.
A handle which makes the closing easier is located on the inner paneling of the boot
lid.
WARNING
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Ensure that the lock is properly enga ged after closing the boot lid. Other-
wise, the boot lid might open suddenly when driving even if the boot lid lock is
closed - risk of accident!
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Never drive with the boot lid fully open ed or slightly ajar otherwise exhaust
gases may get into the interior of the vehicle - risk of poisoning!
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Do not press on the rear window when closing the boot lid, it could crack -
risk of injury!Note
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After closing the boot lid, it is automatically locked within 1 second and the
anti-theft alarm system* is activated. This applies only if the vehicle was locked
before closing the boot lid.
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The function of the hand grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting
off or as of a speed of more than 6 km/hour for vehicles with central locking. The func-
tion of the hand grip is ac tivated again when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
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Hold the boot lid when opening.
Emergency unlocking of the boot lidIf there is a fault in the central locking, you can open the boot lid as follows:
– Fold one of the outer rear seats forwards.
Fig. 29 Emergency unlocking of the
boot lid
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Electrical power windows*Buttons for electrical power windowsFig. 32 Buttons on the driver's door / Buttons on the rear doorsThe power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.Opening a window– A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The
process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the button up to the stop. Renewe d pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.Closing a window– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The
closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window auto matically (fully closed) by pulling the
button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
The buttons for the individual windows are located in the operating part of the armrest
of the driver's door fig. 32 , front passenger door and on the rear doors*.
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver Button for the power window in the driver's door Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for power wind ows at rear doors by pressing the safety
pushbutton fig. 32 . The buttons for power windows at rear doors are activated
again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in the safety
switch lights up.
WARNING
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If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an
emergency.
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The system is fitted with a force limiter page 44. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!Caution
It is recommended to deactivate the electrically operated power windows in the rear
doors (safety pushbutton) fig. 32 when children are being transported on the
rear seats.
Note
In the event of a freezing up of the windscreen, first of all eliminate the ice page 153
and then operate the power windows otherwise the power window mechanism could
be damaged.
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Seats and StorageFront seatsBasic informationThe front seats have a wide range of differ ent settings and can thus be matched to the
physical characteristics of the driver and front passenger. Correct adjustment of the
seats is particularly important for:
safely and quickly reaching the controls;
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a relaxed, fatigue-free body position;
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achieving the maximum protection offered by the seat belts and the airbag
system.
The chapters which follow describe the procedure which you should adopt for
adjusting the seats.
WARNING
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Never transport more occupants than the maximum seating in the vehicle.
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Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened page 126, “Transporting children safely” with a
suitable restraint system.
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
correctly fastened in order to provide an optimal protection for you and your
occupants.
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Always keep your feet in the footwell when the vehicle is being driven -
never place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surfaces of the seats. This is particular ly important for the front seat passenger.
You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it becomes necessary to apply
the brake or in the event of an accident. If an airbag is deployed, you may suffer
fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect seated position!
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It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a distance of at
least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel. Not maintaining this
minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints must always also
be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
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Ensure that there are no objects in
the footwell as any objects may get
behind the pedals during a driving or braking manoeuvre. You would then no
longer be able to operate the clutch, to brake or accelerate.
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Do not transport any objects on the front passenger seat except those
provided for this purpose (e.g. child safety seat) - risk of accident!
Adjusting the front seatsAdjusting a seat in a forward/back direction–Pull the lever fig. 47 up and push the seat into the desired position.
– Release the lever and push the seat further until the lock is heard to engage.Adjusting height of seat*– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever downwards.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 47 Controls at seat
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Heating the front seats*You can electrically heat the seat cushions and the seat backrests of the front seats.
– By pressing the rocker switch in the posi tion or switch on the front seat
heating to 25% or 100% of its power output fig. 49 .
– To switch off the heating shift the rocker switch into the horizontal position.
WARNING
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If, as an occupant, you have a subdued pain and/or temperature sensitivity,
e.g. through medication, paralysis or beca use of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes),
we recommend not to use the seat heating of the driver or front passenger seat.
This can lead to burns on the back, the posterior and the legs which are difficult
to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make regular breaks in
your journey when driving long distances, so that the body can recuperate from
the stress of the journey. Please consult your doctor, who can evaluate your
specific condition.Caution
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You should not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply pressure at specific points in
order to avoid damaging the heating elements of the seat heaters.
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Do not use the seat heating if the seats are not occupied by persons or if objects
are fastened or stored on them, for example a child seat, a bag etc. A fault of the heating
elements in the seat heating can occur.
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Do not clean the seats moist page 156.
Note
The seat heating should only be switched on when the engine is running. This has a
significant effect of saving on the battery capacity.Rear seatsAdjusting seats in forward/back directionFig. 50 Releasing at the front / rearTo enlarge the luggage compartment, the ou ter rear seats can be pushed forwards,
folded fully forwards or the seats can be removed.Moving seats in forward/back direction– Pull up the lever fig. 50 on the left or on the release loop fig. 50 on the right
and move the seat into the desired position.
Note
Please refer to the following guidelines  page 111, “Correct seated position for the
occupants on the rear seats”.
Fig. 49 Rocker switch: Front seat
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WARNING
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Take care when using the cigarette ligh ter! Not paying proper attention or
incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.
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The cigarette lighter and the power socket also operates when the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should never leave
children unattended in the vehicle!Caution
Always use matching plugs to avoid damagi ng the power socket.
Note
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Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain
the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
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Further information page 179.
Power socket in the luggage compartment*– Open the cover of the power socket fig. 76 .
– Connect the plug of the electrical appliance to the socket.
You can only use the power socket for the connection of approved electrical accesso-
ries with a power uptake up to 120 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the
process if the engine is stationary. The same remarks apply here as for
page 72, “Cigarette lighter”.
Further information page 179, “Accessories, changes and replacement of parts”.
Storage compartmentsOverviewYou will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
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Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects might
slide or fall down when driving (whe n accelerating or cornering) and may
distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of accident!
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Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from other
storage possibilities may get into the fo otwell of the driver. You would then no
longer be able to apply the brakes, oper ate the clutch or accelerator - risk of
accident!
Fig. 76 Luggage compartment: Power
socket
Storage compartments on the front passenger side*
 page 74
Storage compartment on the driver's side
page 74
Storage compartment for spectacles*
page 75
Stowage compartment in centre console
page 75
Storage compartment in the front seat*
page 75
Front seat armrest with storage compartment*
page 75
Storage compartment in the front doors
page 76
Storage compartments in the luggage compartment
page 76
Flexible storage compartment*
page 76
Clothes hooks*
page 77
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SafetyPassive SafetyBasic informationDriving the safe way
Passive safety measures reduce the risk of injury in accident situations.In this section you will find important info rmation, tips and notes on the subject of
passive safety in your vehicle. We have combined everything here which you should
be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, child seats and safety of
children. It is therefore important, in partic ular, to comply with the notes and warnings
in this section for your own interest and in the interest of those travelling with you.
WARNING
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This chapter contains important information on how to use the vehicle for
the driver and his occupants. You will find further information on safety, which
concerns you and those travelling with you, in the following chapters of this
Owner's Manual.
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The complete on-board literature should always be in the vehicle. This
applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Safety equipment
The safety equipment is part of the occupant protection and it can
reduce the risk of injuries in accident situations.“Do not put at risk” your safety and the safety of those travelling with you . In the event
of an accident, the safety equipment can redu ce the risk of injuries. The following list
contains part of the safety equipment in your vehicle:
three-point seat belts for all the seats;
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belt force limiters for front seats;
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belt tensioners for front seats;
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seat belt height adjusters for front seats;
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front airbags for the driver and the front passenger*;
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side airbags*;
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head airbags*;
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anchoring points for child seat using the “ISOFIX” system;
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anchoring points for child seat using the “Top Tether” system;
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head restraints adjustable for height;
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adjustable steering column.
The specified safety equipment works togeth er, in order to optimally protect you and
those travelling with you in accident situat ions. The safety equipment does not protect
you or the people travelling with you, if you or your occupants adopt an incorrect
seated position or the equipment is not correctly adjusted or used.
For this reason you will be provided with information on why this equipment is very
important, how it protects you and the occupants, what should be observed when
using the equipment and how you and the peop le travelling with you can make full use
of the existing safety equipment. This Owner's Manual contains important warning
notes, which you and those travelling with you should pay attention to in order to
reduce a risk of injury.
Safety concerns everybody!
Before setting off
The driver is always fully responsibl e for his occupants and for the oper-
ating safety of the vehicle.For your own safety and the safety of the pe ople travelling with you, please pay atten-
tion to the following points before setting off.
Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
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Inspect the tyre inflation pressure.
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Ensure that all the windows offer a good visibility to the outside.
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Safely attach the items of luggage page 62, “Loading the luggage compartment”.
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Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedal.
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Adjust the mirror, the front seat and the head restraint to match your body size.
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Point out to your occupants that the head restraints must be adjusted to match
their body size.
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Protect the children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
 page 126, “Transporting children safely”.
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Adopt the correct seated position. Also in form your occupants to adopt the correct
seated position.
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Fasten the seat belt correctly. Also inform your occupants to properly fasten the
seat belts page 115, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
What influences the driving safety?
The driving safety is primarily determined by the style of driving and the
personal behaviour of all the occupants.The driver is fully responsible for himself an d his occupants. If your driving safety is
effected, you place yourself and the oncomi ng traffic at risk. Please refer to the
following guidelines.
Do not get distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, e.g. by your occu-
pants or mobile phone calls.
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Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, e.g. through medication, alcohol,
drugs.
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Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
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Adjust the driving speed at all times to the road condition as well as to the traffic
and weather conditions.
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Take regular breaks on long journe ys - at the latest every two hours.
Correct seated positionCorrect seated position for the driver
Correct seated position for the driver is important for safe and relaxed
driving.Fig. 104 The correct distance of the driver from the steering wheel / the correct head restraint
adjustment for the driverFor your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident, we
recommend the following setting.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel and your
chest is at least 25 cm fig. 104 .
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Position the driver seat in the forward/back direction so that you are able to fully
press the pedals with your legs at a slight angle.
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Adjust the seat backrest so that you are able to reach the highest point of the
steering wheel with your arms at a slight angle.
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Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at the same
level as the upper part of your head fig. 104 on the right.
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Fasten the seat belt correctly page 115, “How are seat belts correctly fastened?”.
Driver seat adjustment page 57, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING
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The front seats and the head restraints must always be adjusted to match
the body size of the seat occupant as well as the seat belts must always be
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