Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
Vehicle equipment
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This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the important safety notes on
(Y page 103).
X
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 104)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R
you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R
you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R
you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R
you can depress the pedals properly.
X
Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly (Y page 105).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the important safety notes on
(Y page 111).
X
Check whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 111)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R
you can move your legs freely.
R
you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the important safety notes on
(Y page 53).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (Y page 55).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R
be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 113) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X
Vehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings (Y page 115).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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