Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

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Correct driver's seat position

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WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
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steering wheel or mirrors
fasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel :, seat belt ; and driver's seat =:
you are as far away from the driver's air bag as
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possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright position.
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your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
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cushion.
your legs are not entirely stretched and you
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can depress the pedals properly.
the back of your head is supported at eye level
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by the center of the head restraint.
you can hold the steering wheel with your
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arms slightly bent.
you can move your legs freely.
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you can see all the displays in the instrument
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cluster clearly.
you should have a good overview of traffic
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conditions.
the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
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and is routed across the center of your shoul-
der and across your hips in the pelvic area.
Further related subjects:
Electrical seat adjustment (
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Adjusting the steering wheel (
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Fastening the seat belt correctly (
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Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
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mirrors ( page 103).
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Storing the seat, steering wheel and exterior
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mirror settings using the memory function
( page 105).
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Seats
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
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WARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
( page 46) and "Children in the Vehicle"
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( page 58).
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 95)
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page 100)
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page 44).
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