Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Occupant safety
65
1
Steering wheel
2
Seat belt
3
Seat
X
Position seat
3
(
Y
page 98) and head
restraint properly (
Y
page 100).
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 97.
Observe the following points:
R
Always be in a properly seated position.
R
The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in steering wheel
1
as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R
Adjust seat
3
to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R
Seat
3
must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your
seat belt
2
.
R
The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
R
Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
R
Adjust 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.
R
Never place hands under seat
3
or near
any moving parts while seat
3
is being
adjusted.
X
Position steering wheel
1
properly. See
(
Y
page 109) for manual adjustment and
(
Y
page 109) for electrical adjustment.
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 108.
Make sure:
R
You can reach steering wheel
1
with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
R
You can move your legs freely.
R
All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
X Fasten and position your seat belt
2
(
Y
page 59) correctly.
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 57.
Make sure:
R
Seat belt
2
is always fitted snugly.
R
Adjust seat belt
2
so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
R
Place the lap portion of seat belt
2
as low
as possible on your hips.
Safety and security
Z