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

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Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING Risk of injury through adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraints, the steering wheel or the mir‐
ror while the vehicle is in motion
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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
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Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraints, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting the steering
wheel 1 , seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3 :
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you are as far away from the driver's airbag
as possible
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you are sitting in an upright position
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your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
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your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
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the back of your head is supported at eye
level by the centre of the head restraint
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you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
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you can move your legs freely
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you can see all the displays on the instru‐
ment cluster clearly
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you have a good overview of the traffic con‐
ditions
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your seat belt is pulled snugly against your
body and is routed across the centre of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area
100 Seats and stowing