Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1978, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
Front S eat A d ju s tm e n t
Forward and backward adjustm ent:
lift handle (1); slide seat to desired
position and allow handle to re­
engage.
Height o f seat: raise lever (2);
to raise seat, move seat forw ard;
to lower seat, move seat backward;
allow lever to re-engage.
Seat back position: turn hand­
wheel (3) forw ard or backward.
For fu ll reclining of backrest, seat
should be moved to one of the fo r-
w ardm ost positions and headrest
removed. For driving, return seat
rearwards and backrest to upright
position. Replace headrest.
Note:
Prior to operating the vehicle,
the driver should adjust the seat
height fo r proper vision as well as
fo re -a ft placem ent and seat back
angle to insure adequate control,
reach, operation, and com fort.
The headrest should also be
adjusted fo r proper height so that
w hen the cushion is tipped co m ­
pletely fo rw a rd , it should from a
cradle behind the seat occupant's
head. Both the inside and outside
rear view m irrors should then be
adjusted fo r adequate rearward
vision. Fasten seat belts. Children
under the age o f six or under the
w eight o f 50 lbs. (23 kp) should be
seated in the back seat w ith an
approved restraint system properly
secured. A ll seat, headrest, and
rear view m irror adjustm ents as
w ell as fastening o f seat belts
should be accom plished before the
vehicle is put into m otion.
Coupe: W hen the doors are closed
the backrests are locked by means
of vacuum . The locks can be
released by pushing button (4).
W hen the doors are opened the
backrests can be folded forw ard
readily.
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