Useful Information; Correcting The Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Correcting the driver's seat position

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
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-
related systems and functions.
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Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (
Correcting the driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
X
adjustment ( page 95).
Y
Make sure that seat = is adjusted
X
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
( page 96)
Y
Electrical seat adjustment (
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
you are as far away from the driver's air bag
R
as possible.
you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R
R
R
R
X
X
page 25).
Y
X
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R
R
R
X
X
The seat belt should:
R
R
R
X
page 97)
Y
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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.
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 steering
wheel adjustment ( page 101).
Y
Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
( page 102)
Y
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 102)
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
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
( page 52).
Y
Check whether you have fastened the seat
belt ; properly ( page 54).
Y
fit snugly across your body
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions ( page 103).
Y
Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror