Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245, 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.
Bear in mind that your vehicle may not fea-
ture all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions.
i
Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (
Y
page 24).
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.
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
ment (
Y
page 87).
X
Make sure that seat = is adjusted prop-
erly.
Manual seat adjustment (
Y
page 88)
Electrical seat adjustment (
Y
page 89)
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 posi-
tion.
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 89).
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.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 92).
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
(
Y
page 92)
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.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 42).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 44).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seat
s,
steer
ing
wheel
and
mirrors