Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class - Manual (Page 96)

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. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions 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 24).
Correct driver's seat position
G WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
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adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
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fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
Observe the safety notes on seat adjustment
(
Y page 95).
X Make sure that seat = is correctly adjus-
ted.
Manual seat adjustment (
Y page 96)
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 96)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
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you are as far away from the driver's air-
bag as possible.
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you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
tion.
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you can fasten the seat belt properly.
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you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R
you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported.
R
you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted correctly (
Y page 97).
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.
Observe the safety notes on steering wheel
adjustment (
Y page 100).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is adjus-
ted correctly.
Adjusts the steering wheel (
Y page 100)
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 instru-
ment cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(
Y page 46).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y page 48).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors