Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1982, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
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When installing the seat cushion, be
sure both hinges are engaged.
In addition, when transporting ex­
tremely long items, push forward
front passenger seat, remove head­
rest and lower backrest to the rear.
Notes:
It must be ensured that
• the cargo cannot endanger driver
and front passenger under hard
braking or in the case of a head-on
collision.
• the heating filaments of the rear
window heater will not be dam­
aged by pieces of luggage rubbing
against them.
Folding Seat Bench
To enlarge the seating area the
folding seat bench can be unfolded.
For this purpose, engage the safety
belts into the brackets provided.
Swing up handle (1) and lift up
backrest. The handle must engage
above bracket (2).
Slip fingers into recess (3) and fold
over seat cushion.
Prior to folding back the backrest, lift
handle (1) over bracket (2).
Note:
If the folding seat bench is occupied,
the rear seat bench must be
equipped with headrests.
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