Mercedes-Benz 2006 R 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Adjusting
Seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switch is located on
the entry side of each front seat base.
1 Head restraint height*
2 Seat cushion tilt
3 Seat height
4 Backrest tilt
5 Seat fore and aft adjustment
̈ Switch on the ignition (page 38).
or
̈ Open the respective door (vehicles
with memory function*).
The seat can be adjusted with the re-
spective door opened.
or
̈ Open a front door (vehicles without
memory function*).
The seat can be adjusted within
3 minutes after either front door has
been opened.
Seat fore and aft adjustment
̈ Press the switch forward or backward
in direction of arrow 5.
Adjust the seat to a comfortable seat-
ing position that still allows you to
reach the accelerator/brake pedal
safely. The position should be as far to
the rear as possible, consistent with
ability to properly operate controls.
!
When adjusting the seat backrest tilt
and head restraint height, make sure
the sun visor is folded up (
page 212).
If the head restraint is in the uppermost
position, it could hit and damage the
sun visor.
i
The memory function* (page 144)
lets you store the settings for the seat
position together with the settings for
the steering wheel column and the ex-
terior rear view mirrors.
!
When moving the seat, make sure
there are no items in the footwell or be-
hind the seat. Otherwise you could
damage the seat.