Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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Positioning the seats in the optimum area
of protection
:
Marking on the front seat leg of the rear seat
2
Basic position
Starting from standard position
2
, the rear
seats for passengers can be moved forwards or
backwards by 5 cm. In doing so, make sure that
passengers have sufficient legroom to reduce
the risk of injury during braking.
Increasing the load compartment capa-
city by positioning the seats outside the
optimum area of protection
The restraint systems, such as airbags and seat
belts, only provide optimum protection when
the rear seat is positioned within the default
markings on the guide rails (optimum area of
protection). It is recommended that the rear
seats are positioned within the markings on the
guide rails.
If you slide the rear seats forwards or backwards
by more than 5 cm you can increase the size of
the load compartment.
If the rear seats are then being used by passen-
gers, make sure that there is always sufficient
space for the passengers' knees. A distance of
at least 5 cm
:
between the knees of the
passenger and front seat must be maintained so
that individuals of various heights are afforded a
minimum level of safety. Always maintain the
minimum distance when a rear seat is occupied
by a passenger. If the minimum distance is not
maintained, there is the risk of injury in the event
of an accident or when braking as a result of the
passenger's head striking the seat in front.
Moving a rear seat
:
Release handle for seat fore-and-aft adjust-
ment
;
Seat position mark
3
Standard position mark
Rear seats can be moved while being sat on.
X
To slide: pull release handle
:
in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
X
With the release handle pulled, slide the rear
seat to the desired position.
X
Let go of release handle
:
.
X
Slide the rear seat forwards and backwards
until the carriage is correctly engaged on both
sides.
It should not be possible to move the seat.
Folding the rear seat forward and back
G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle
occupant could become trapped by the guide
rail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Seats
109
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z