2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60

Safety and security Occupant safety Correct driver seat adjustment G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control all seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. 3 Seat X Properly position seat 3 (Y page 90) and head restraint (Y page 90). ter of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. RNever G Observe Safety notes, see page 89. Observe the following points: RAlways be in a properly seated position. RThe position should be as far rearward from the front air bag in steering wheel 1 as possible, while still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. RAdjust seat 3 to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. RSeat 3 must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt 2. RThe seat backrest must be in a position that place hands under seat 3 or near any moving parts while seat 3 is being adjusted. X Properly position steering wheel 1 (Y page 95). G Observe Safety notes, see page 95. Make sure: RYou can reach steering wheel 1 with your arms slightly bent at the elbows. RYou can move your legs freely. RAll displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. X is as nearly upright as possible. RAdjust Correctly fasten and position your seat belt 2 (Y page 55). the seat cushion so that the front edge of the seat cushion lightly supports your legs. the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the cen- RAdjust 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat belt 58