Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 43)

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Getting started
Adjusting
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Adjusting
Seats
Warning!
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All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-
tening of seat belts, must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion.
Warning!
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Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause
serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest
and seat belts provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in a position that is as
upright as possible and seat belts are prop-
erly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt ( ୴ page 50).
Observe the following points:
ț Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
ț Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
The position should be as far back as
possible with the driver still able to oper-
ate the controls properly.
ț Adjust head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports
the back of the head at eye level.
ț Never place hands under the seat or
near any moving parts while a seat is
being adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.