Useful Information; Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

Correct driver's seat position

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Useful information

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Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
X
adjustment (
Y
Make sure that seat = is adjusted
X
properly.
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
you have moved the backrest to an almost
R
vertical position.
page 38).
Y
page 115).
page 116)
Y
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
X
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
X
wheel adjustment (
Y
Make sure that steering wheel : is
X
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 120)
Y
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
R
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
X
( page 65).
Y
Check whether you have fastened seat
X
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 hip
R
joints
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
X
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( page 122) in such a way that you have
Y
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
Store the seat, steering wheel and exterior
X
mirror settings using the memory function
( page 124).
Y
page 120).
page 67).