Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Useful information
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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
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Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (
Y
page 22).
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y
page 85).
X
Make sure that seat = is adjusted
properly.
Seat adjustment (
Y
page 86)
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
position.
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.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 88).
X
Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
(
Y
page 89)
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
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 47).
X
Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 49).
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
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(
Y
page 90) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X
Memory function: store the seat, steering
wheel and exterior mirror settings
(
Y
page 92).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seat
s,
steer
ing
wheel
and
mirrors