1 Steering wheel
2 Seat belts
3 Backrest
► Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment .
► Make sure that seat 3 is adjusted properly.
Electrical seat adjustment When adjusting the seat, make sure that: • you are as far away from the driver's air bag as possible.
• you are sitting in a normal upright position.
• you can fasten the seat belt properly.
• you have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position.
• you have set the seat cushion angle so that your thighs are gently supported.
• you can depress the pedals properly.
► 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.
► Observe the safety guidelines on steering wheel adjustment .
► Make sure that steering wheel 1 is adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
• you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
• you can move your legs freely.
• you can see all the displays in the instrument cluster clearly.
► Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts .
► Check whether you have fastened seat belt 2 properly .
The seat belt should:
• fit snugly across your body
• be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
• be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
► 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 .
► Vehicles with a memory function:
save the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings with the memory function .
Trailer towing
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
WARNING
When towing a trailer, incorrect equipment
and driving style could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
Towing incorrectly or not o ...
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Sa ...
General notes
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
WARNING
Many cleaning ...