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authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Correct driver seat adjustment
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before the vehicle is put into motion.
Steering wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 67.
X
Position the steering wheel properly
(Y page 68).
Make sure:
R
You can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
R
You can move your legs freely.
R
All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 38.
X
Fasten and position your seat belt correctly
(Y page 40).
Make sure:
R
The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
R
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
R
Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 62.
X
Position the seat and head restraint
properly. See (Y page 63) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
R
Always be in a properly seated position.
R
The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R
The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
R
The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
R
Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
R
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
R
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while the seat is being
adjusted.
Children in the vehicle
Safety notes
If an infant or child is traveling with you in the
vehicle:
X
Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
X
Make sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
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Occupant safety
Safety and security
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