2008 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 42

Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belts are properly positioned on the body. Warning! G Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt ( page 48). Observe the following points: Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 41