Mersedes-Benz 280 SE 1978, Owner'S Manual

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Seats
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Front Seat Adjustment
Forward and backward adjustm ent:
lift handle (1); slide seat to desired
position and allow handle to re­
engage.
Height of seat: raise lever (2);
to raise seat, move seat forw ard;
to lower seat, move seat backward;
allow lever to reengage.
Seat back position: turn handwheel
(3) forw ard or backward.
For full reclining of backrest, seat
should be moved to one of the
forwardm ost positions and headrest
removed. For driving, return seat
rearwards and backrest to upright
position. Replace headrest.
Note:
Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should adjust the seat height
for proper vision as w ell as fore-aft
placem ent and seat back angle to
insure adequate control, reach,
operation, and com fort. The head­
rest should also be adjusted for
proper height so that when the
cushion is tipped com pletely fo r­
ward, it should from a cradle
behind the seat occupant’s head.
Both the inside and outside rear
view m irrors should then be ad­
justed for adequate rearward
vision. Fasten seat belts. Children
under the age of six or under the
w eight of 50 lbs. (23 kp) should be
seated in the back seat with an
approved restraint system properly
secured.
All seat, headrest, and rea rvie w
m irror adjustm ents as w ell as
fastening of seat belts should be
accom plished before the vehicle
is put into motion.
Safety Headrest
A djust headrest to support the
back of the head at the level of
the upper end of ear. For height
adjustm ent or fo r removal, push
headrest sligh tly forward (1). To
detach the headrest, release arrester
by depressing a button to be felt
underthe backrest covering material.
Front seats: button below L/H
headrest post (2).
Rear seats: button above between
both headrest posts.
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