Correct Driver's Seat Position; Seats - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Operator's Manual

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 vehicle's drive system.
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:
Adjusting the seats electrically
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( page 80)
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Adjusting the steering wheel manually
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( page 83)
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Fastening the seat belt correctly
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( page 42)
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Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
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mirrors ( page 84)
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Vehicles with a memory function: saving
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the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings using the memory function
( page 85)
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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
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 43) and "Children in the vehicle"
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( page 52).
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WARNING
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
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