Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 100)

Useful information
i 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (
Y
page 25).
Correct driver's seat position
X Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y
page 99).
X Make sure that seat = is adjusted
properly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(
Y
page 100)
Electrical seat adjustment (
Y
page 100)
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.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
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 center of the head restraint.
X
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y
page 105).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(
Y
page 106)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(
Y
page 106)
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.
X
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y
page 54).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y
page 56).
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 in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (
Y
page 107).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
98
Correct driver's seat position
Seat
s,
steer
ing
wheel
and
mir
ror
s