Useful Information; Correct Driver's Seat Position - Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC 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
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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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
page 27).
Y
page 99).
page 100)
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
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 (
Make sure that steering wheel : is
X
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
( page 104)
Y
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
( page 105)
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 56).
Y
Check whether you have fastened seat
X
belt ; properly (
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 in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (
Vehicles with a memory function: save
X
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 104).
Y
page 58).
Y
page 106).
Y