2010 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 55

Occupant safety Steering wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 82. Position steering wheel : properly. See (Y page 82) for manual adjustment and (Y page 82) for electrical adjustment. Make sure: RYou can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. RYou can move your legs freely. X RAll RThe 53 seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt. is as nearly upright as possible. RThe seat backrest must be in a position that RAdjust RAdjust displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 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. place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while the seat is being adjusted. RNever Seat belt G Observe Safety notes, see page 47. Fasten and position your seat belt ; correctly (Y page 49). Make sure: RThe seat belt is always fitted snugly. RAdjust the seat belt so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder. RPlace the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible on your hips. X Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 78. Position seat = and head restraint properly. See (Y page 79) for seat and head restraint adjustment. Observe the following points: RAlways be in a properly seated position. RThe 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. RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. X Z Safety and security the seat cushion so that the front edge of the seat cushion lightly supports your legs.