2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 100

98 Correct driver's seat position Vehicle equipment i This manual describes all the standard and optional equipment of your vehicle which was available at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also refers to safety-related systems and functions. have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported. Ryou can depress the pedals properly. X Check whether the head restraint is adjusted properly (Y page 101). 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. Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 109). X Check whether steering wheel : is adjusted properly. Adjusting the steering wheel manually(Y page 109) Adjusting the steering wheel electrically (Y page 110) When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure: Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your Ryou Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Correct driver's seat position arms slightly bent. can move your legs freely. Ryou can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly. Ryou Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 54). X Check whether you have fastened seat belt ; properly (Y page 55). The seat belt should: Observe the important safety notes on (Y page 99). X Check whether you have adjusted seat = properly. Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100) When adjusting the seat, make sure: Ryou are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible. Ryou are sitting in a normal upright position. Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly. Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position. snugly across your body routed across the middle of your shoulder Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip joints X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 112) in such a way that you have a good view of road and traffic conditions. X Vehicles with memory function: save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 114). Rbe Rfit