Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz Citan 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
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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 mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
Observe the safety notes on seat adjustment
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( page 67).
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Make sure that seat = is adjusted properly.
Manual seat adjustment (
page 18).
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page 68)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
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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you can fasten the seat belt properly.
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you have moved the backrest to an almost
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vertical position.
you can depress the pedals properly.
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Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
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properly ( page 69).
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
centre of the head restraint.
Observe the safety notes on steering wheel
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adjustment ( page 72).
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Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted
properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
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( page 72)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
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 instru-
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ment cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
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( page 30).
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Check whether you have fastened seat
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belt ; properly (
The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
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be routed across the middle of your shoul-
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der
be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
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joints
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Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror
and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you
have a good view of road and traffic condi-
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tions ( page 73).
page 32).