Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

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Correct driver's seat position

: Steering wheel
Seat belts
;
Backrest
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Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
X
ment ( page 72).
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Make sure that seat = is adjusted properly.
X
Electrical seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's air bag as
R
possible
you are sitting in a normal upright position
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly
R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
R
vertical position
page 23).
page 74)
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you have set the seat cushion angle so that
R
your thighs are gently supported
you can depress the pedals properly
R
Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
X
properly ( page 74).
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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 guidelines on steering
X
wheel adjustment (
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Make sure that steering wheel : is adjusted
X
properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 78).
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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 instrument
R
cluster clearly
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
X
( page 36).
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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
R
be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
R
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 80).
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Vehicles with a memory function: save the
X
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror set-
tings with the memory function (
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.
page 72).
page 38).
page 82).
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