Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Seats
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Warning!
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
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Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
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Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
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Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level.
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Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appro-
priately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see section “Children in
the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Seat adjustment
The seats can be adjusted either manually or
electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equip-
ment.
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When moving the seats, make sure there
are no items in the footwell or behind the
seats. Otherwise, you could damage the
seats.
Manual seat adjustment
1
Handle for seat fore and aft adjustment
2
Handle for seat height adjustment
3
Handle for seat backrest tilt adjustment
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Seat fore and aft adjustment: Pull handle
1.
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Slide the seat to the desired position.
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Allow handle 1 to reengage with an audi-
ble click.
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Check for proper engagement before driv-
ing.
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Seat height: Pull or push handle 2 up or
down and adjust the seat height until your
legs are lightly supported.
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Seat backrest tilt: Pull handle 3 and
adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
Controls in detail
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