Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
Adjustment of Driver's Seat
and Front Passenger’s Seat
Fore/aft adjustment: lift handle (1),
push seat backward or forward and
allow handle to reengage.
Seat elevation (6 positions): Each
time handle (2) is pulled up, the
seat is raised by one notch. If the
handle is pushed down completely,
the seat will return to its lowest
position. Afterwards, handle can be
pulled up to engage the seat in its
first position to avoid clicking noise.
Back rest tilt: turn handwheel (3).
For full reclining of backrest, seat
should be moved to one of the for-
wardmost positions and headrest
removed. For driving, return back­
rest to upright position, push seat
back, and replace headrest.
After disengaging the stop by lifting
knob (4), the back rest can be
folded forwards.
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. Be certain
seat is “locked in” by sliding front/
rear until full engagement is
assured. The head restraint 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 (see page 15).
Both the inside and outside rear
view mirrors should then be adjus­
ted for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts.
All seat, head restraint, and rear
view mirror adjustments as well as
fastening of seat belts should be
accomplished before the vehicle is
put into motion.
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