Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i
Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Y
page 26).
Correct driver's seat position
G WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
R
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y
page 109).
X
Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
erly.
Electrical seat adjustment (
Y
page 110)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible
R
you are sitting in a normal upright position
R
you can fasten the seat belt properly
R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position
R
you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported
R
you can depress the pedals properly.
R
your legs are not fully extended
X
Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted properly.
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.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 115).
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
(
Y
page 115)
Adjust the steering wheel electrically
(
Y
page 116)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R
you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R
you can move your legs freely
R
you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
X
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 44).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 46).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seat
s,
steer
ing
wheel
and
mirrors