Introduction
Introduction Saf ety
instructions relating to the In-
fotainment system Travelling on today's roads requires the driv-
er's
f
ull attention at all times.
Only operate the radio and its various func-
tions when the traffic situation really permits
this. WARNING
● Bef
ore starting the trip, you should famili-
arise yourself with the different radio func-
tions.
● High audio volume may represent a danger
to
you and to others.
● Adjust the volume in a way that you can
dis
tinguish surrounding noise, for example,
horns and sirens, etc.
● Changes to the Infotainment system set-
ting
s should be made when the car is stop-
ped, or by a passenger. WARNING
Distracting the driver in any way can lead to
an ac c
ident and cause injuries. Operating the
Infotainment system can distract your atten-
tion from the traffic.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly. ●
Sel ect
volume settings that allow you to
easily hear signals from outside the vehicle
at all times (e.g. emergency services sirens
and horns).
● Hearing may be impaired if using too high a
vo
lume setting, even if only for short periods
of time. WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when
y ou sw
itch audio source or connect a new au-
dio source.
● Lower the base volume before connecting
or swit
ching audio sources. WARNING
The driving recommendations and traffic indi-
c ation
s shown on the navigation system may
differ from the current traffic situation.
● Traffic signs and traffic regulations have
priority o
ver the recommendations and dis-
plays provided by the navigation system.
● Adjust your vehicle speed and driving style
to s
uit visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. WARNING
Connecting, inserting or removing a data me-
dium whi l
e driving can distract your attention
from the traffic and cause an accident. WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may
o b
struct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they
do not o
bstruct the driver. WARNING
External devices that are loose or not proper-
ly sec
ured could move around the passenger
compartment during a sudden driving or
braking manoeuvre or an accident and cause
damage or injury.
● Never place or fit external devices to the
doors, w
indscreen, steering wheel, dash pan-
el, the backs of the seats, on top of or near
the area marked “AIRBAG” or between these
areas and the occupants. External devices
can cause serious injury in an accident, espe-
cially when the airbags inflate. WARNING
The armrest may obstruct the driver's arm
mo v
ements, which could cause an accident
and severe injuries.
● Always keep the armrest closed while the
vehic
le is in motion. WARNING
Opening a CD or DVD player's housing can
l e
ad to injuries from invisible laser radiation.
● Have CD or DVD players repaired only by a
qualified w
orkshop.8
