Mercedes-Benz GLC : Seats and stowing / Notes on the correct driver's seat position
WARNING Risk of accident due to
adjusting the vehicle settings while the
vehicle is in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations in particular:
- If you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
- If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle
is in motion
Before starting the engine:
In particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror, and fasten
your seat belt.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering
wheel
, seat belt
and driver's seat
:
- You are sitting as far away from the driver's
airbag as possible, taking the following
points into consideration:
- You are sitting in an upright position
- Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
- Your legs are not fully extended and you can
depress the pedals properly
- The back of your head is supported at eye
level by the center of the head restraint
- You can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
- You can move your legs freely
- You can see all the displays on the instrument
cluster clearly
- You have a good overview of the traffic conditions
- Your seat belt sits snugly against your body
and passes across the center of your shoulder
and across your hips in the pelvic area
Other information:
..
When you engage reverse gear, the image from
the rear view camera is shown in the media display.
Dynamic guide lines show the path the vehicle will take with the current
steering angle.
This helps you to orient yourself and to avoid
obstacles when backing up...