Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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Head restraints
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
Adjust the head restraint so that:
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the centre of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level and the head
restraint is engaged
R
when your head is relaxed the back of your
head rests as close as possible to the head
restraint
Use the head restraint pad to adjust the head
restraint so that it is as close as possible to the
back of your head.
Adjusting the head restraints manually
:
Height adjustment release button
;
Angle adjustment
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release button
:
and slide
head restraint down to the desired position.
X
To move forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards until it engages in the required posi-
tion.
X
To move backwards: press and hold down
release button
;
and slide the head restraint
back to the desired position.
X
Let go of release button
;
.
X
Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
You can only fit or remove head restraints for the
front seat and bench seat/berth yourself as
described below. Always have head restraints
for a rear seat or rear bench fitted or removed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
X To remove: pull the head restraint for the
front seat or bench seat/berth up to the stop.
X Press release button
:
and pull out the head
restraint.
X
To fit: insert the head restraints for the front
seat or bench seat/berth so that the rod with
the detents is on the left when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X
Push the head restraint down until it engages.
Adjusting the head restraints electri-
cally
!
Do not adjust the height of the electrically
adjustable head restraint by hand. You could
otherwise damage the head restraint's mech-
anism.
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Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors