Vehicle Equipment; Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Vehicle equipment

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This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here.
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on
( page 93).
Y
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
X
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
( page 93)
Y
Electrical seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
you are as far away from the driver's air-
R
bag as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
R
tion.
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
R
R
R
Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
X
ted properly (
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 centre of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on
(
Y
Check whether steering wheel : is adjus-
X
ted properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
(
Adjust the steering wheel electrically
(
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R
R
R
Observe the safety guidelines on
(
Y
Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
The seat belt should:
R
R
R
page 94)
Y
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
X
ror and the exterior mirrors (
in such a way that you have a good view of
road and traffic conditions.
Vehicles with memory function: save the
X
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings (
you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
you can depress the pedals properly.
page 94).
Y
page 99).
page 99)
Y
page 100)
Y
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
you can move your legs freely.
you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly.
page 40).
page 41).
Y
fit snugly across your body.
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder.
be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints.
page 103).
Y
page 101)
Y