Mercedes-Benz Actros 2017, Operating Instructions Manual

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Useful information
These Operating Instructions describe all the
models and standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle that were available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
be equipped with all the functions described.
This also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
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page 31).
Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
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adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
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fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle
occupant could become trapped by the guide
rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed
across the centre of your shoulder.
G
WARNING
If the driver's seat is not correctly engaged, it
could unexpectedly move while driving. This
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always ensure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
G
WARNING
If there is not enough clearance, the suspen-
sion seat could trap body parts between the
steering wheel and the suspension seat.
There is a risk of injury.
Ensure that there is enough clearance for the
movements of the suspension seat. Before
getting out, lower the suspension seat com-
pletely.
G
WARNING
If you push the suspension seat bellows
inwards, your hand could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not push the bellows inwards.
Seats
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Driver's workstation
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