Mercedes-Benz 2005 C-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Adjusting
Folding backrest forward
̈ Pivot seat belt presenter 2 down.
̈ Pull release lever 1 forward and fold
the seat backrest forward.
Vehicles with manual seat adjustment:
̈ If necessary, press the head restraint
downward while tilting the backrest
forward.
Folding backrest back
̈ Fold and press the backrest rearward
until it engages in driving position.
Vehicles with manual seat adjustment:
̈ If necessary, pull the head restraint out
while tilting the seat back.
For more information, see “Seats”
(
page 100).
Steering wheel
i
Vehicles with power seat*: The head
restraints will automatically move
down.
i
Vehicles with power seat*: The head
restraint returns to its previous posi-
tions.
Warning! G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while
driving, or driving without the steering wheel
adjustment locked could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch, the electrical steering wheel
adjustment feature* can be operated when
the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.