Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicle equipment
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This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of pur-
chase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here.
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on
(
Y
page 93).
X
Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(
Y
page 93)
Electrical seat adjustment (
Y
page 94)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
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 94).
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 centre of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on
(
Y
page 99).
X
Check whether steering wheel : is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
(
Y
page 99)
Adjust the steering wheel electrically
(
Y
page 100)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
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 on
(
Y
page 40).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 41).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body.
R
be routed across the middle of your
shoulder.
R
be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints.
X
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
ror and the exterior mirrors (
Y
page 101)
in such a way that you have a good view of
road and traffic conditions.
X
Vehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings (
Y
page 103).
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