Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual page 63

Correct driver seat adjustment
G Warning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be
done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Steering wheel
1
Seat belt
2
Seat
3
Steering wheel
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 105.
X
Position steering wheel
1
( Y page 105).
Make sure:
You can reach steering wheel
R
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
You can move your legs freely.
R
All displays (including malfunction and
R
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 55.
X
Fasten and position your seat belt
( Y page 57) correctly.
Make sure:
Seat belt
R
Adjust seat belt
R
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
Place the lap portion of seat belt
R
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 95.
properly
X
Position seat
restraint properly (
Safety and security
Occupant safety
with your
1
2
is always fitted snugly.
2
so that the shoulder
2
as low
2
( Y page 96) and head
3
Y page 97).
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