Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual page 67

Steering wheel
1
Seat belt
2
Seat
3
X
Position seat ( Y page 98) and head
3
restraint properly ( Y page 100).
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 97.
Observe the following points:
Always be in a properly seated position.
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The position should be as far rearward from
R
the front air bag in steering wheel
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
Adjust seat to a comfortable seating
3
R
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
Seat must be adjusted so that you can
3
R
correctly fasten and position your
seat belt 2.
The seat backrest must be in a position that
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is as nearly upright as possible.
Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
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edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
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close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
Never place hands under seat
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any moving parts while seat
adjusted.
X
Position steering wheel
( Y page 109) for manual adjustment and
( Y page 109) for electrical adjustment.
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 108.
Make sure:
as
1
You can reach steering wheel
R
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
You can move your legs freely.
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All displays (including malfunction and
R
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
X
Fasten and position your seat belt
( Y page 59) correctly.
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 57.
Make sure:
Seat belt
2
R
Adjust seat belt
R
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
Place the lap portion of seat belt
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or near
3 as possible on your hips.
is being
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Safety and security
Occupant safety
properly. See
1
with your
1
2
is always fitted snugly.
so that the shoulder
2
as low
2
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