Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Notes on the correct driver's seat position
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WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-
ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is
in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
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If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
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: In particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.
Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel
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, seat belt
2
and driver's seat
3
:
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You are sitting as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking the following points
into consideration:
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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 center 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 instrument
cluster clearly
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You have a good overview of the traffic condi-
tions
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Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the center of your shoulder
and across your hips in the pelvic area
Seats
Adjusting the front seat
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
98 Seats and stowing