Correct Driver's Seat Position; Seats And Stowing - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

& WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
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restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
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cle is in motion
Before starting the engine: adjust the
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driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:
You are as far away from the driver's airbag
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as 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.

Seats and stowing

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
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level 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
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body and must be routed across the center
of your shoulder and across your hips in the
pelvic area.
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