Front seats: Notes

The front seats are constructed around pressed steel frames for the seat and the backrest. The backrest and seat frames are joined together via the backrest reclining mechanism.

In the front of the seat frame is a crossmember which prevents the occupant from submarine in the event of a collision. The seat frame also holds the contains the lower anchorage points for the seatbelt.

The cushions are supported on flexible steel netting (Pullmaflex) suspended from helical springs at either side. The cushions are made of polyurethane polyether and covered with leather or plush velour.

The front seats have an SAHR system incorporated into the upper part of the backrest. The SAHR system reduces neck and whiplash injuries in the event of a collision from the rear at low speeds.

In certain markets a front seat with electric heating is standard equipment.