Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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Seats
Adjusting the front seat manually and elec‐
trically (without Seat Comfort Package)
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
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Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
The seats can be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail.
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Make sure when adjusting a seat that
no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags" and "Chil‐
dren in the vehicle".
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WARNING Risk of accident due to the
driver's seat not being engaged
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
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Always make sure that the driver's seat
is engaged before starting the vehicle.
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WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting
the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
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if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror
while the vehicle is in motion
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if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
cle is in motion
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Before starting the engine: adjust the
driver's seat, the head restraint, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the seat height is adjusted carelessly
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you
or other vehicle occupants could be trapped
and thereby injured.
84 Seats and stowing