Passenger seat goes back further than driver's seat?!?!

Hi,

I have had my Passion for a little over a week now, (best car I've ever owned) and I just noticed that my passenger seat sits back a good 6 inches further than my driver seat. Is this supposed to be like this? Just curious.

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Permalink Reply by robm on December 24, 2008 at 6:45am: by off setting the positions of driver and passenger, it gives each person more elbow room. not sure if this is the reason...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SATO on December 24, 2008 at 6:26pm: right on the money! Rob...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by mr bad example on December 24, 2008 at 12:39pm: it's also because the battery, air pump and tire repair kit reside in the passenger footwell. (along with the tow hook, my smart was towed away yesterday, stuck stick shift of doom); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by the flea on December 24, 2008 at 6:44pm: mr b.e.is totally correct, the draw back of the farther than the left seat travel is the seat belt getting caught in the buckle more times that you want to count...ask me how I know.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Pellant on December 25, 2008 at 5:12am: The other reason the passenger seat moves further back is to allow the seat back to fold forward for full length luggage loading.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by 451 Kahn on December 25, 2008 at 4:06pm: Yes you are right.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Xcpe Pod on December 26, 2008 at 5:15am: Thanks Everyone! I knew you guys would know!!

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