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

Correct 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 equip-
ment 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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Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
X
adjustment (
Y
Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
X
erly.
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
page 26).
Y
page 95).
page 96)
Y
you have moved the backrest to an almost
R
vertical position.
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 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
center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
X
wheel adjustment (
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
X
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
( page 100)
Y
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 101)
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 instru-
R
ment cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
X
( page 53).
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 shoul-
R
der
be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
R
joints
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 traf-
fic conditions ( page 102).
Y
Vehicles with a memory function: save
X
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
page 100).
Y
page 55).