Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class - Manual (Page 88)

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 24).
Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y page 87).
X Make sure that seat = is adjusted
properly.
Manual seat adjustment (
Y page 88)
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 88)
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 (
Y page 89).
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.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (
Y page 91).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
(
Y page 91)
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 45).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly (
Y page 47).
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 92) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat and exterior mirror settings
(
Y page 95).
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Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors