Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class 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 mechanically
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( page 103) or electrically (
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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 106).
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You can store the seat, steering wheel, exte-
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rior mirror and head-up display settings with
the memory function (
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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
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
( page 46) and "Children in the Vehicle"
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( page 57).
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WARNING
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion. This could cause you to lose control of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
page 98)
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page 104).
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page 45).
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page 109).
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