This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how your air bags work. Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.
Exterior overview ■Front view • 5 Door, Wagon 1. Door locks 2. Panorama sunroof 3. Bonnet 4. Outside rearview mirror 5. Head lamp 6.
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the most important.
Towbars Information The mounting hole for towbars are located on both sides of the underbody behind the rear tyres. It's important to have the correct towbar equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right towbar.
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard whilst fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.