Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

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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,
steering 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
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as possible
you are sitting in a normal upright position
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your thighs are slightly supported by the
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seat 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
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level 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 instru-
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ment cluster clearly
you should have a good overview of traffic
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conditions
the seat belt is pulled snugly against the
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body and is routed across the center of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area
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Further related subjects:
Adjusting the seats manually
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( page 94)
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Adjusting the seats electrically
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( page 94)
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Adjusting the steering wheel manually
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( page 97)
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Fastening the seat belt correctly
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( page 43)
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Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exte-
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rior mirrors ( page 98)
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Vehicles with a memory function: sav-
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ing the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
( page 101)
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Seats
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Children could become trapped if they
adjust the seats, particularly when unatten-
ded. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect. 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.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no
one has any body parts in the sweep of the
seat.