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

Correct driver's seat position

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Useful information

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models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
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Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on
( Y page 75).
X
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
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
R
position.
Y page 20).
Y page 76).
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
you have moved the backrest to an
R
almost vertical position.
you have set the seat cushion angle so
R
that your thighs are gently supported.
you can depress the pedals properly.
R
X
Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted 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 center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on
Y
( page 75).
X
Check whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 82).
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
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
R
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines on
( Y page 41).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y
The seat belt should:
fit snugly across your body
R
be routed across the middle of your
R
shoulder
be routed in your pelvic area across the
R
hip joints
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( Y page 84) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X
Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
Y
settings ( page 85).
Y page 77).
page 43).