Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 104)

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Y page 25).
Correct driver's seat position
G WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
X Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y page 103).
X Make sure that seat = is correctly adjus-
ted.
Electrical seat adjustment (
Y page 104)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's airbag
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 angle so that your
thighs are gently supported.
R
you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted correctly.
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 centre of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y page 111).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted correctly.
Adjusts the steering wheel manually
(
Y page 111)
Adjusts the steering wheel electrically
(
Y page 112)
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 51).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y page 52).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors