2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

50 Occupant safety 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: Rseat Seat belt G Observe Safety notes, see page 46. Fasten and position your seat belt ; correctly (Y page 48). 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. X RPlace the lap portion of the seat belt as low Safety and security adjustment restraint adjustment wheel adjustment of seat belts Rhead Rsteering Rrear view mirror adjustment Rfastening as possible on your hips. Seat and head restraint G Observe Safety notes, see page 80. Position seat = and head restraint properly. See (Y page 81) 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. RThe seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt. RThe seat backrest must be in a position that is as nearly upright as possible. RAdjust the seat cushion so that the front edge of the seat cushion lightly supports your legs. RAdjust 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. RNever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while the seat is being adjusted. X Steering wheel G Observe Safety notes, see page 84. Position steering wheel : properly (Y page 85). Make sure: RYou can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. RYou can move your legs freely. RAll displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. X