Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjustment
•► Check whether you have adjusted seat = properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 100) When adjusting the seat, make sure:
- 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 (Y page 100).
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
•► Check whether steering wheel 1 is adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
When adjusting the steering wheel, make sure:
- 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
Useful information
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 ...Seats
...See also:
Under the glove compartment
boxes.
1. Press the cover's lock and fold it up.
2. The fuses are accessible.
Positions-fuse box A
Positions-fuse box B
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Before driving
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
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Switch operation
The windshield wiper and washer switch operates
when the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
1 Intermittent — interm ...