Hi all.

So here's the thing. I collected my 2.0 TDi SEL DSG 4X4 in early May, and so far I really do like the car.

I specified DAB radio and Apple CarPlay, both of which are excellent. I love the practicality, the performance and the happy disposition of the car, but....

I'm really struggling to get a comfortable driving position. I'm 6' 1" and usually have a seat back and low driving position, and I realise that isn't possible in the Yeti.

I could do with the steering wheel another 1 inch of reach, and another inch lower, but as it is, for relaxed motorway driving I have to adopt a both hands hanging off the wheel, or right arm on the door rest, and left arm (just) on the armrest with a finger on the left hand connecting with the wheel.

I'm not sure whether my right foot ache is down to accelerator position too?

At the moment its spoiling my enjoyment of a really good car, and I'm sure it can be rectified (I hope).

Anyone else, or is it just me being pedantic?

.... is it just me being pedantic?

No, not pedantic.  Just looking for your own personal ideal position.  Your profile only shows a Golf - is/was that any better? 

Yes, the Golf was. GT, but had a great driving position. The Yeti is so much easier to get in and out of though.

Is it just the seats you are not happy with as I'm sure you can retro fit some seats from a golf mk5/6 GT

I'm 6' 1" and usually have a seat back and low driving position

The Yeti is not a low car, it's more upright as is the seating position.

Have you tried being totally radical instead of trying to replicate the Golf driving position? That said, I agree the steering wheel won't come out quite far enough for my ideal. I do however find the seating adjustments sufficient to get comfortable.

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Thank you.

I'm not trying to replicate the golf driving position, and one of the reasons I bought the yeti is because of the more upright and elevated driving style. And for easy access too.

I deliver motorhomes all over the UK, so I'm used to many different driving positions, but I'm struggling with my own car. I seem to remember reading on this forum some issues with accelerator position problems too.

I think it's a steering column issue, so I'll try to compensate with seat movement.

Thank you

Try this:

 

https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en/product-areas/aftermarket-seats/company/expertise/ergonomic-comfort.html

 

I think Llanigraham originally posted it years ago?

The seats are great btw.

The seat adjusts; back, forward, up and down and the back adjusts as well

The steering adjusts up and down

I am 6' 2" - 34" leg and I find it easy to get comfortable, I also owned a Golf

but the Yeti is at least as comfortable and a darn sight easier to get in and out of!

I've always found that seat adjustment in any car has to be done incrementally making finer adjustments then a test drive to get the best out of the available controls. I've opted for the electrically adjustable seat on the new Yeti order so I'm hoping that will give me more finer control.

The seat adjusts; back, forward, up and down and the back adjusts as well

The steering adjusts up and down

I am 6' 2" - 34" leg and I find it easy to get comfortable, I also owned a Golf

but the Yeti is at least as comfortable and a darn sight easier to get in and out of!

With any change of vehicle, it takes time to get the right position. Give it a while, making small adjustments as time goes on.

You can adjust the reach to the steering wheel and pedals by the height of the seat too. The higher it is, the closer to the steering wheel.

Try this:

 

https://www.recaro-automotive.com/en/product-areas/aftermarket-seats/company/expertise/ergonomic-comfort.html

 

I think Llanigraham originally posted it years ago?

Those guides are all well and good if you are of average height.

I'm 6' 1" as well and whilst I can usually find a position in most cars that is OK, it's just that OK.

Have to say though that the Yeti is one of the best though and the elevated position does help. As said I think that is the way to go rather than low and back.

I know it depends on leg and body length for a given height but I find the steering wheel position when fully up and out spot on for me.

I'd persevere with closer and higher - at least there is plenty of headroom!

The seat adjusts; back, forward, up and down and the back adjusts as well

The steering adjusts up and down

I am 6' 2" - 34" leg and I find it easy to get comfortable, I also owned a Golf

but the Yeti is at least as comfortable and a darn sight easier to get in and out of!

With any change of vehicle, it takes time to get the right position. Give it a while, making small adjustments as time goes on.You can adjust the reach to the steering wheel and pedals by the height of the seat too. The higher it is, the closer to the steering wheel.

I agree.

Trouble is my wife then drives it and messes it all up!

Edited 30 May, 201610 yr by VAGCF

I agree.

Trouble is my wife then drives it and messes it all up!

Or the service department, I'm hoping that with the electrical seat I'll set a memory for me and I'll be back to where I was. Knowing my luck the service engineer will reset that also!

Electric seats are good as you can alter the angle of the seat squab as well which I could do with doing.

Unfortunately I bought both my cars from stock so couldn't specify it.

What I've got is the closest that they could find available to the spec I wanted.

Or the service department, I'm hoping that with the electrical seat I'll set a memory for me and I'll be back to where I was. Knowing my luck the service engineer will reset that also!

Don't I just hate that!

They normally collect my car for service etc, drive it 7 miles there and 7 miles back.

Why does the driver just have to adjust all the mirrors, seat back, height and steering wheel position?

It's not as if he's a giant or a short arse either.

Edited 30 May, 201610 yr by CFB

Why does the driver just have to adjust all the mirrors, seat back, height and steering wheel position?

 

To be safe and comfortable driving.

What is the first thing to do before driving a strange vehicle?

To be safe and comfortable driving.

What is the first thing to do before driving a strange vehicle?

I think CFB is referring to reseting the memory on the electrically adjustable seat, there are a couple, they could adjust and not confirm it into memory allowing you to call up the memory and rive home with your correct settings.

I think CFB is referring to reseting the memory on the electrically adjustable seat, there are a couple, they could adjust and not confirm it into memory allowing you to call up the memory and rive home with your correct settings.

That's making the assumption they know what they are doing or care.

That's making the assumption they know what they are doing or care.

Yep, that probably sums it up!

Not being able to find a comfortable driving position was one of the main reasons I got rid of the Yeti. Any more than 20 miles it was really uncomfortable and I'm 5' 9". It's the only car I've had (and I've had lots) that I couldn't get comfortable.

Did you not detect the issue on the test drive?

To be safe and comfortable driving.

What is the first thing to do before driving a strange vehicle?

I get that, and do myself if I'm going to have a car for a day, up for a 7 mile trip?

How uncomfortable do you get on such a short trip?

Obviously they have to adjust the seat forwards or back, but to adjust everything is entirely unnecessary.

Not being able to find a comfortable driving position was one of the main reasons I got rid of the Yeti. Any more than 20 miles it was really uncomfortable and I'm 5' 9". It's the only car I've had (and I've had lots) that I couldn't get comfortable.

Yep, that's what bothers me. No idea why, it's not the seat itself.

My bloody heel is killing me too. Never had this in any car I've ever owned