Correct Seating Position

To avoid fatigue and muscle strain during driving, it is very important to adopt a correct seating position. A correct seating position, combined with seat belts, head restraints and airbags, also plays an important role in ensuring the occupant protection of the driver and passengers in the event of a crash. To avoid reducing the effectiveness of the safety systems, follow the recommendations below.

Additional instructions for transporting children.

Airbags

Sit far enough away from the airbags. Hold the steering wheel only by the rim, at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. This will protect your hands and forearms if the airbag deploys. Keep the space between the occupant and their airbag clear (no people, animals or objects). Do not use the front passenger airbag cover as a shelf. Make sure the front seat passenger does not place their feet against the instrument panel. Otherwise, they may suffer limb injuries if the front airbag deploys. ◄

Even when all instructions are followed, airbags can in some cases cause injury. The noise of airbag deployment may temporarily deafen sensitive people. Some temporary hearing loss is normal.

Airbag locations and other information.

Headrests

A properly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of cervical spine injury in an accident.

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.◄

Seat Belts

Before starting any trip, all occupants must fasten their seat belts. Airbags only supplement the seat belts to increase overall protection. They do not replace the seat belts.

Each seat belt must be used by only one person.

Never carry children, even infants, on your lap. Pregnant women must also wear the seat belt, but take special care that the lap belt sits across the upper thighs, not on the abdomen.

Never allow the belt to cross the neck, be pinched, or rub against sharp edges. The belt webbing must lie as close to the body as possible, without twists and with proper tension, across the shoulder and upper thighs; otherwise, in a frontal collision the lap belt may slide up over the hips, which can cause groin injuries. Make sure no hard or breakable objects are under the belt. Avoid wearing thick clothing and periodically tighten the belt across the chest area. Touring: when using the center rear seat belt, securely lock the rear seatback. The red indicator in the buckle recess must disappear.◄

For information on how to fasten seat belts,.