Mercedes-Benz 2009 ML-Class 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 (vehicles with
memory function)*
2 Seat cushion tilt
3 Seat height
4 Backrest tilt
5 Seat fore and aft adjustment
̈ Switch on the ignition ( page 40).
or
Vehicles with memory function*:
̈ Open the respective door.
The seat can be adjusted with the
respective door opened.
or
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.
Seat height
̈ Press the switch up or down in
direction of arrow 3.
!
When moving the seat, make sure there are
no items in the footwell or behind the seat.
Otherwise you could damage the seat.
!
When the rear seats are folded forward, e.g.
for cargo compartment expansion (
page 284),
the front seats may not be moved to the rear-
most position. Otherwise you could damage the
front and rear seats.
!
When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and
head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is
folded up (
page 203). If the head restraint is in
the uppermost position, it could hit and damage
the sun visor.
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The memory function* (page 134) lets
you store the settings for the seat positions
together with the settings for the steering wheel
column and the exterior rear view mirrors.