New Cee'd Owner / Comfort Issues

[Fishpond]

Hi everyone, I am new to the forums as I have just purchased a 2011 Cee'd, 1.6 petrol automatic (UK '61 plate). So far I have been really happy with everything, except the driving position. I know that the answer to this is probably just 'live with it', but thought I post something just in case...

It feel to me that the pedals are too close, and I get horrible leg ache after about 10 minutes of driving and just really want to extend my leg a little more. The seat is fully back, and as low as I can make it while still reaching the steering wheel. I've only had it just under 3 weeks, but I'm seriously considering taking it back if the leg ache persists. I don't suppose anyone knows if the pedals can be moved back, 20mm would probably do. Thanks in advance

[kiaceed]

The pedals are fixed. Any attempt to move them will create possible safety issues with the operation of brakes etc. plus if you did make changes you would have to inform the insurance company (car modifications) and they would probably require a very expensive engineers report. Any changes you make will probably make the car very difficult to sell later.

To need the seat back as far as possible you must be very tall. I am average build and find the driving position fine, just done 430 miles in 7 hours with no aches whatsoever. If you raise the seat slightly you will find that the relationship between seat and steering wheel changes, this may help.

There is no way you will be able to return the car for a comfort reason, the dealer will quite rightly say you should have satisfied yourself about that before buying.

[Fishpond]

Well I have 30 days cooling off period, but its madness to change the car I know. Still, a 20 minute journey to work leaves me with 3-4 hours of leg ache in my right leg.

I'm not tall, I'm 5'10'' and average build. It should be fine for my height, that's what's frustrating me really. I did wonder if it's an issue of thigh support rather than pedal position, the seats do seem a bit short. I guess seat covers are out due to the airbags though

[deeps]

I assume that you realise that the steering wheel is on a telescopic mount and moves in and out on its column as well as up and down

[Fishpond]

Yes I have the steering wheel fully extended; but my back and my arms are fine, as is my left foot on the dead pedal. Just my driving leg that hurts. I'm going to go sit in some of my works friend's cars at lunch time, to see if it's just me being weird

[deeps]

Originally Posted by Fishpond

Yes I have the steering wheel fully extended; but my back and my arms are fine, as is my left foot on the dead pedal. Just my driving leg that hurts. I'm going to go sit in some of my works friend's cars at lunch time, to see if it's just me being weird

I am 6', do not have the seat in its fully back position, and have the steering wheel right forward. I find this comfortable for long periods but I do like to sit in an upright position. If the seat was right back I would not be able to fully depress the clutch pedal. Are you talking about a Ceed?

[Fishpond]

I am talking about a Cee'd yes, but an automatic. I prefer an upright position myself, but find the angle of the pedals quite uncomfortable, I also feel like they are set slightly to the left to allow for the wheel arch. If the pedal angle wasn't quite as steep that would help, but again I'm guessing that is fixed with no possible adjustment

Test drives just aren't long enough to figure this stuff out for me, I usually get used to new driving positions within a week, but not this time

[laurence4848]

Originally Posted by Fishpond

Hi everyone, I am new to the forums as I have just purchased a 2011 Cee'd, 1.6 petrol automatic (UK '61 plate). So far I have been really happy with everything, except the driving position. I know that the answer to this is probably just 'live with it', but thought I post something just in case...

It feel to me that the pedals are too close, and I get horrible leg ache after about 10 minutes of driving and just really want to extend my leg a little more. The seat is fully back, and as low as I can make it while still reaching the steering wheel. I've only had it just under 3 weeks, but I'm seriously considering taking it back if the leg ache persists. I don't suppose anyone knows if the pedals can be moved back, 20mm would probably do. Thanks in advance

Hi fishpond welcome, i only joined this month too and i also drive the 1.6 auto,im only a short one at 5ft 5 and have no problems. I had this problem when driving a renault 5 many years ago, aching right leg due to throttle pedal on the high side, i ended up sitting on a cushion which worked at least i kept the car for a few years,so it may seem daft but if desperate you could try a cushion

[Fishpond]

Originally Posted by laurence4848

I had this problem when driving a renault 5 many years ago, aching right leg due to throttle pedal on the high side, i ended up sitting on a cushion which worked at least i kept the car for a few years,so it may seem daft but if desperate you could try a cushion

Well it's nice to know I'm not the only one in the world with leg ache, a lot of people I've mentioned this to seem to look at me as if I'm making it all up. I may get some various bits of foam from the market and try to make a cushion

[RTFishall]

I'm 6ft3ins and do have the seat right back. I find the seat and driving position comfortable, unlike many other cars I have driven in my life. However, I do agree that the pedals are a bit to close together for my size 12 "plates of meat"!