Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL, 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 29).
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
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly (
Y
page 110).
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
X
Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted properly (
Y
page 110).
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 notes on steering col-
umn adjustment (
Y
page 121).
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(
Y
page 121)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
Y
page 122)
When adjusting the steering wheel column,
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 46).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 48).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seats,
st
eering
wheel
and
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ors