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The distance between the knees and the

dashboard should be at least 10 cm, for easy

access to the dashboard controls.

Adjust the backrest angle to as vertical a position

as possible; never tilt it more than 25°.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is

level with the top of the head.

Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support

your thighs.

Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to

the shape of the spine.

Passenger’s side

Driving position

Correct seating position

Adopting a good driving position contributes to

improving driver comfort and protection.

It also optimises interior and exterior visibility as

well as access to controls.

Certain seat adjustments described in this

section depend on the trim level and the country

in which the vehicle is sold.

Adjust the steering wheel so that it is at least

25 cm from the sternum and you can hold it with

the arms slightly bent.

The steering wheel should not hide the

instrument panel.

Driver’s side

Sit fully back in the seat with the pelvis, back and

shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so that

you are at a distance of at least 25 cm from the

dashboard.

As a safety precaution, adjust the seats

only when the vehicle is stationary.

Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge is

level with the top of the head.

Before moving oﬀ

Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to

reduce blind spots.

Electrically-adjustable seats

Switch the ignition on to enable the

adjustments to be made.

Fasten the seat belt: place the diagonal belt in

the middle of the shoulder and adjust the lap belt

so that it is tightened across the pelvis.

Ensure that all passengers have fastened their

seat belts correctly.

Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back

and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.

Adjust the seat cushion height so that your eyes

are level with the centre of the windscreen.

The head should be at a minimum distance of

10 cm from the roof.

Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so

that you can fully depress the pedals with legs

slightly ﬂexed.

Electric door mirrors

Switch the ignition on to enable the

adjustments to be made.

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When driving

Manually-adjusted seats

5. Lumbar support adjustment

(only on the driver's seat)

Maintain a good driving position and hold the

steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to

three' position, so that you can easily and quickly

reach the controls behind and near the steering

wheel.

► Turn the knob forwards or backwards

to increase or decrease the level of lumbar

support.

‘AGR’ certiﬁed seats

Additional adjustments

Never adjust the seats or steering wheel

when driving.

Always keep your feet on the ﬂoor.

Front seats

Before moving the seat backwards,

ensure that there is no person or object

that might prevent the full travel of the seat.

There is a risk of trapping or pinching

passengers if present in the rear seats or of

jamming the seat if large objects are placed

on the ﬂoor behind the seat.

1. Longitudinal adjustment of the seat position

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

1. Seat cushion length adjustment

► Pull the handle forwards to release the

cushion, then move the front part of the seat

cushion forwards or backwards.

2. Seat cushion angle electric adjustment

► Press and hold the front or rear of the

button to raise or lower the front part of the

seat cushion.

► Release the bar to lock the seat in

position in one of the notches.

2. Seat cushion height adjustment

► Raise or lower the control as many times

as needed to obtain the desired height.

3. Seat backrest angle adjustment

► Turn the knob forwards or backwards to

recline the backrest to the desired angle.

► For a passenger seat that can be placed

in the table position, pull the handle and

guide the backrest forwards or backwards.

4. Head restraint height adjustment

Refer to the corresponding section.

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