Useful Information; Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Owner's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Useful information

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and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
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specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and
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Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
ment ( page 101).
Y
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
X
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
( page 102)
Y
Electrical seat adjustment (
page 22).
Y
page 102)
Y
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
you are as far away from the driver's air-
R
bag as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
R
tion.
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have moved the backrest to an
R
almost vertical position.
you have set the seat cushion angle so
R
that your thighs are gently supported.
you can depress the pedals properly.
R
Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
X
ted properly ( page 103).
Y
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 guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
Check whether steering wheel : is adjus-
X
ted properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
( page 108)
Y
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 108)
Y
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
you can hold the steering wheel with your
R
arms slightly bent.
you can move your legs freely.
R
you can see all the displays in the instru-
R
ment cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
( page 46).
Y
Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
Y
page 107).
page 47).