Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Seats
Head restraints
Information on head restraint adjustment
can be found in the "Getting started" sec-
tion (
page 36).
Front seat head restraints
Removing front head restraints
̈ Press switch 1 upwards and hold until
the head restraint is fully extended.
̈ Pull out head restraint.
Installing front head restraints:
̈ Press switch 1 upwards and hold for
about five seconds.
̈ Push the head restraint down until it
engages.
̈ Adjust head restraint to desired posi-
tion (
page 36).
Rear seat head restraints
Warning! G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.
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Tilt the backrest to the rear for easier
removal and installation of the head re-
straints.
Warning! G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.