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Ease of use and comfort
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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Ease of use and comfort
When driving
Manually-adjusted seats
5. Lumbar support adjustment
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(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.
or
► 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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