Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maintain a minimum distance of 5 cm
:
between the knees of the vehicle occupants and
the seat in front of them.
!
If you grasp and push the seat/bunk com-
bination on the stowage compartment plastic
panel only, the panel may break off. Always
grasp therefore, the loop between the seat
cushion and seat backrest to move the seat/
bunk combination.
Before moving the seat/bunk combination,
make sure that the space in front of or behind
the seat/bunk combination is free and that no
objects can become trapped.
The seat/bunk combination, trim or the
objects may become damaged.
Positioning the seats in the optimum area of
protection
:
Marking on the front seat leg of the seat/
berth combination
2
Basic position
Starting from basic position
2
, the seat/berth
combination for passengers can be moved for-
wards 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 capacity
by positioning the seats outside the opti-
mum area of protection
The restraint systems, such as airbags and seat
belts, only provide optimum protection when
the seat/berth combination is positioned within
the default markings on the guide rails (optimum
area of protection). It is recommended that the
seat/berth combination is positioned within the
markings on the guide rails.
If you slide the seat/berth combination for-
wards or backwards by more than 5 cm you can
increase the size of the load compartment.
If the seat/berth combination is then being used
by passengers, make sure that there is always
sufficient space for the passenger's knees. A
distance of at least 5 cm
:
between the knees
of the passenger and front seat must be main-
tained so that individuals of various heights are
afforded a minimum level of safety. Always
maintain the minimum distance when the seat/
berth combination is occupied by passengers. 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 the seat/berth combination
:
Release handle for seat fore-and-aft adjust-
ment
If the seat sliders in the front row of rear seats
are too far back in the guide rails, the seat/berth
combination cannot be moved forward. In this
case, use the handle for the seat sliders
(
Y
page 115), in order to move the seat sliders
(
Y
page 115).
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Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors