Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 96)

Useful information
i 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.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Y
page 26).
Correct driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y
page 95).
X Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
erly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(
Y
page 96)
Electrical seat adjustment (
Y
page 96)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R
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
vertical position.
R
you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
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.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 100).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(
Y
page 100)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
Y
page 101)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 53).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 55).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your shoul-
der
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
ror and the exterior mirrors in such a way
that you have a good view of road and traf-
fic conditions (
Y
page 102).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
94
Correct driver's seat position
Seat
s,
steer
ing
wheel
and
mirrors