Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Adjusting
Seat fore and aft adjustment
̈ Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 2 until you can
comfortably press the pedals all the
way to the floor.
Seat cushion tilt
̈ Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs
are lightly supported.
Backrest tilt
̈ Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow 4 until your
hands are slightly angled when holding
the steering wheel.
Head restraint height
̈ Pull up or push down on head restraint
until it is in desired position.
Head restraint tilt
̈ Manually adjust the angle of the head
restraint. Push or pull on the lower
edge of the head restraint cushion.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 91).
Steering wheel
1 Lever
i
With the front door open, the seats can
still be adjusted approx. 30 minutes af-
ter the ignition has been turned off.
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.
Warning! G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. The steering wheel must be locked
while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel
while driving, or driving without the steering
column locked could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.