64 Seats Useful information Make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat when adjusting it. These Operating Instructions describe all the models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not be equipped with all the functions described. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. Read the information on qualified specialist workshops ( Y page 30). G WARNING The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back- rest to an almost vertical position.
When brak- ing or in the event of an accident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed across the centre of your shoulder. Driver's workstation Seats Important safety notes Your vehicle may be equipped with different types of seats depending on the cab and the vehicle equipment: G WARNING If the driver's seat is not correctly engaged, it could unexpectedly move while driving.
This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Always ensure that the driver's seat is engaged before starting the vehicle. R Standard seat R Swivel seat R Suspension seat R Double co-driver's seat Information on seat cleaning can be found in the "Cleaning and care" section ( Y page 286). G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you: G WARNING The head restraints cannot provide the inten- ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking, for example. Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant's head at eye level before driving off. R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or mirrors R fasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer- ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. G WARNING If there is not enough clearance, the suspen- sion seat could trap body parts between the steering wheel and the suspension seat. There is a risk of injury. Ensure that there is enough clearance for the movements of the suspension seat.
Before G WARNING When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guide rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of injury.