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Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING
Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the
vehicle is in motion
YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THE FOLLOWING
SITUATIONS IN PARTICULAR:
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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head restraint, the steering
wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
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Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver's
seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror, and fasten your
seat belt.
ENSURE THE FOLLOWING WHEN ADJUSTING STEERING WHEEL 1, SEAT
BELT
2 AND DRIVER'S SEAT 3:
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You are sitting as far away from the driver's airbag as possible, taking the
following points into consideration:
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You are sitting in an upright position
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Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion
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Your legs are not fully extended and you can depress the pedals properly
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The back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the
head restraint
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You can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent
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You can move your legs freely
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You can see all the indicators on the driver's display clearly
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You have a good overview of the traffic conditions
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Observe the notes on correctly fastening the seat belt (/page114).
G-Class - Owner's Manual
Seats and stowing Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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