Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. Country-specific differen-
ces are possible. Note that your vehicle
may not be fitted with all features descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (
Y
page 15).
Correct driver's seat position
:
Steering wheel
;
Seat belts
=
Seat
X Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y
page 50).
X Make sure that seat
=
is correctly adjus-
ted.
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's airbag
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 can depress the pedals properly.
X
Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted correctly (
Y
page 52).
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.
X
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 27).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt
;
properly (
Y
page 29).
The seat belt should:
R
fit snugly across your body.
R
be routed across the middle of your shoul-
der.
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 so that you
have a good view of road and traffic condi-
tions (
Y
page 55).
Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock.
G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk
50
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors