Seats And Stowage; Correct Driver's Seat Position; Seats - Mercedes-Benz Metris 2021 Operating Instructions Manual

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Seats and stowage

Correct driver's seat position

& WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting the vehicle settings while the
vehicle is in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations in particular:
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: In particular,
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adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel 3, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 1:
You are sitting as far away from the driver's
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airbag as possible.
You are sitting in an upright position.
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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
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cushion.
Your legs are not fully extended and you can
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easily depress the pedals all the way.
The back of your head is supported at eye
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level by the middle part of the head restraint.
You can reach the steering wheel with your
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arms in a slightly bent position.
You can move your legs freely.
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You can see all the displays on the instrument
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cluster clearly.
You have a good overview of the traffic condi‐
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tions.
Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
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and passes across the center of your shoul‐
der and across your hips in the pelvic area.

Seats

Adjusting the front seat mechanically
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
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vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting the vehicle settings while the
vehicle is in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations in particular:
If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
R
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
R
cle is in motion
Before starting the engine: In particular,
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adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when adjusting the seat
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that
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no one has any part of their body within
the sweep of the seat.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to the
driver's seat not being engaged
The driver's seat may move unexpectedly
while driving.