Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 56)

see “Head restraint fore and aft adjustment”
(
Y page 83).
Correct driver seat adjustment
G Warning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
R seat adjustment
R head restraint adjustment
R steering wheel adjustment
R rear view mirror adjustment
R fastening of seat belts
Steering wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 91.
X Position steering wheel : properly. See
(
Y page 92) for manual adjustment and
( Y page 92) for electrical adjustment.
Make sure:
R You can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
R
You can move your legs freely.
R
All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
G Observe Safety notes, see page 47.
X Fasten and position your seat belt ;
correctly (
Y page 49).
Make sure:
R
The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
R
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
R
Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint
G Observe Safety notes, see page 81.
X Position seat = and head restraint
properly. See (
Y page 82) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
R
Always be in a properly seated position.
R
The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
R
The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
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