Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 1979, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
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Adjustment of Driver’s Seat and
Front Passenger Seat
Forward and backward adjustment:
lift handle (1); slide seat to desired
position and allow handle to re­
engage.
Height of seat: raise lever (2);
to raise seat, move seat forward;
to lower seat, move seat backward;
allow lever to reengage.
Seat back position: turn handwheel
(3) forward or backward.
For full reclining of backrest, seat
should be moved to one of the
forwardmost positions and headrest
removed. For driving, return back­
rest to upright position and push
seat back. Replace headrest.
Note:
Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should adjust the seat height
for proper vision as well as fore-aft
placement and seat back angle to
insure adequate control, reach,
operation, and comfort. The head­
rest should also be adjusted for
proper height so that when the
cushion is tipped completely
forward, it should form a cradle
behind the seat occupant’s head.
Both the inside and outside rear
view mirrors should then be
adjusted for adequate rearward
vision. Fasten seat belts. Children
under the age of six or under the
weight of 50 lbs. (23 kg) should be
seated in the back seat with an
approved restraint system properly
secured.
All seat, headrest, and rearview
m irror adjustments as well as
fastening of seat belts should be
accomplished before the vehicle
is put into motion.
Coupe: When the doors are closed
the backrests are locked by means
of vacuum. The locks can be
released by pushing button (4).
When the doors are opened the
backrests can be folded forward
readily.
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