Vehicle Equipment; Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Vehicle equipment

i 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 95).
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Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
you are as far away from the driver's air
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bag as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright
R
position.
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
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7 USA only.
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R
R
X
Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly (
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
X
Check whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
manually
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R
R
R
Observe the important safety notes on
( Y
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
The seat belt should:
R
R
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X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
you can depress the pedals properly.
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you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
you can move your legs freely.
you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
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fit snugly across your body
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints