Correct Driver's Seat Position; Seats - Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual

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 following when adjusting steering
wheel :, seat belt ; and driver's seat =:
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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your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
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cushion
your legs are not entirely stretched and you
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can depress the pedals properly
the back of your head is supported at eye level
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by the center of the head restraint
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
you should have a good overview of traffic
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conditions
the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
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and is routed across the center of your shoul-
der and across your hips in the pelvic area
Further related subjects:
Adjusting the seats electrically (
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Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
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( page 99).
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Fastening the seat belt correctly (
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Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
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mirrors ( page 101).
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Storing the seat, steering wheel, exterior mir-
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ror and head-up display settings with the
memory function (
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Seats

Important safety notes
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WARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
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WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
( page 47) and "Children in the Vehicle"
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( page 58).
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WARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Seats
page 95).
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page 46).
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page 103).
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