Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
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steering wheel or mirrors
fasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
X
ment ( page 101).
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Check whether you have adjusted seat =
X
properly ( page 102).
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page 29).
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's air bag as
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possible
you are sitting in a normal upright position
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you can fasten the seat belt properly
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you have moved the backrest to an almost
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vertical position
you have set the seat cushion angle so that
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your thighs are gently supported
you can depress the pedals properly
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Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
X
properly ( page 102).
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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
center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety notes on steering column
X
adjustment ( page 107).
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Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted
X
properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
( page 107)
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Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 108)
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When adjusting the steering wheel column,
make sure that:
you can hold the steering wheel with your
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arms slightly bent
you can move your legs freely
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you can see all the displays in the instrument
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cluster clearly
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
X
( page 46).
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Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
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The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
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be routed across the middle of your shoulder
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be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
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joints
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror
X
and the exterior mirrors in such a way that you
have a good view of road and traffic condi-
tions ( page 110).
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Vehicles with a memory function: save the
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seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror set-
tings with the memory function (
page 48).
page 113).
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