Useful Information; Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Operator's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Useful information

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models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
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Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
ment ( page 85).
Y
Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
X
erly.
Seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's air
R
bag as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
R
tion.
page 23).
Y
page 86)
Y
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
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
Make sure that steering wheel : is
X
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
( page 89)
Y
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
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 47).
Y
Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
Y
The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
R
shoulder
be routed in your pelvic area across the
R
hip joints
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
X
ror and the exterior mirrors (
such a way that you have a good view of
road and traffic conditions.
Memory function: store the seat, steering
X
wheel and exterior mirror settings
( page 92).
Y
page 88).
page 49).
page 90) in
Y