Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Seats
Rear seats
The rear seats are divided asymetrically.
To enlarge the cargo area you can adjust
the left and right part separately. The fol-
lowing changes are possible:
ț moving the seat fore and aft
ț folding down the backrest
ț lowering the seat
Adjusting rear seat fore and aft
1 Release lever
̈ Pull release lever 1 in direction of ar-
row.
̈ Slide seat to the desired position until
it locks in place.
Folding down the backrest
1 Lock button
̈ Close cup holder in rear center console
(
page 155).
̈ Move front seats forward. Manual seat
(
page 35) or power seat ( page 37).
̈ Slide seat forward.
̈ Remove head restraint(s) ( page 92).
̈ Pull lock button 1 up and fold backrest
forward until it locks in place.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button 1 is not visible in the locked po-
sition.
Warning! G
Do not adjust the rear seats while driving.
Always seat in an upright position and the
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. Your seat must be adjusted so that
you can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of
the head approximately at ear level.
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being ad-
justed.
Warning! G
Failure to assure that seats are locked into
place could result in an increased chance of
injury in an accident.