Safety Notes; Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

Steering wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 82.
X
Position steering wheel : properly. See
( Y page 82) for manual adjustment and
( Y page 82) for electrical adjustment.
Make sure:
You can reach the steering wheel with your
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 47.
X
Fasten and position your seat belt ;
Y
correctly ( page 49).
Make sure:
The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
R
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
R
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
R
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 78.
X
Position seat = and head restraint
properly. See ( Y page 79) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
Always be in a properly seated position.
R
The position should be as far rearward from
R
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
R
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
Occupant safety
The seat must be adjusted so that you can
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correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
The seat backrest must be in a position that
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is as nearly upright as possible.
Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
R
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
R
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
Never place hands under the seat or near
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any moving parts while the seat is being
adjusted.

Children in the vehicle

Safety notes

If an infant or child is traveling with you in the
vehicle:
X
Secure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
X
Make sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
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Z