FIND THE PERFECT DRIVING POSTURE
Paying extra attention to the position of your back, shoulders, elbows, and thighs, as well as the seat, mirrors, and steering wheel, can help keep you comfortable when driving your Range Rover.
Range Rover is renowned for offering comfortable SUV seats for long trips. Luxurious interiors and advanced seating technology ensure that every journey is a pleasure, whether you’re commuting or embarking on a cross-country voyage. All Range Rover seats are designed to provide exceptional support and comfort. Features such as heated and ventilated seats, massage functions and multi-way adjustment keep you comfortable and relaxed.
To find your perfect seating position, follow this guide from Dr Steve Iley, Chief Medical Officer at JLR.
First, empty your pockets. Bulky items affect your seating position. So put your wallet, phone, or house keys safely aside so you can concentrate on getting comfortable. Second, get your angles right. It’s time to push your bottom as close to the back of the seat as you can. You should be sitting firmly in the seat, not perched on it.
Think about the height of the seat, then its distance from the wheel, then the tilt of the cushion, and so on. It only takes a few minutes.
Dr Iley says: “People might think that sitting down is a resting position; that it can be done forever. But it can’t.”
If you share with other drivers, the memory settings available in certain Range Rovers can be invaluable. These systems can remember the seat settings for up to three people. If you’re not the only person driving your vehicle, you can get your personalized settings back at the touch of a button.
The adjustments can include forward and rearward movement, height, backrest recline and incline, cushion tilt, cushion length, lumbar support and side bolster adjustment.
Remember, it’s important to make any adjustments to the seat, steering column or mirror positions only when your vehicle is stationary. Never attempt to make adjustments, however minor, when you’re on the move.
If your Range Rover has adjustable lumbar support, set it so you feel an even pressure from your hips to your shoulders – it should comfortably fill the arch of your back. On cars with electric lumbar support adjustment, you can use the front-back and up-down controls to find the most comfortable and supportive position. For cars with manual lumbar adjustment, turn the knob on the side of the seat to get the best position.
Prevent neck strain by making sure your rear-view and door mirrors are properly adjusted. External mirrors can be adjusted horizontally and vertically. It’s easy to check you’ve got this right: you should be able to see the traffic behind you without having to crane your neck.
Even when you’re perfectly positioned in the driver’s seat, you’ll still need a break on a longer journey. The Highway Code recommends stopping for at least 15 minutes every two hours. It’s no good just pulling over for a moment.
When you stop for a break, you should change your position – get out of your car, go for a short walk. A few minutes away from the wheel can make all the difference. It will also improve your concentration, making your journey safer as well as more comfortable.
Getting the correct posture for driving is important for your health, comfort, and safety. That’s why Range Rover’s ergonomists work to achieve the best driving position from the start of every design, carefully defining the exact placement of pedals, steering wheel, and seat.
LAND ROVER IGUIDE
The Land Rover iGuide app makes it simple to find and understand the key features and controls of your Land Rover. It also doubles as your mobile owner’s manual, ensuring the answer to any question is always at hand1. Available for download.
