2003 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 33

Getting started Adjusting Seat fore and aft adjustment Lift handle 1. Slide seat to the desired position. Allow handle 1 to reengage. Check for proper engagement before driving. Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. Backrest tilt Press switch 3 in direction of arrow until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height Press switch 4 in direction of arrow until your legs are lightly supported. Head restraint height Warning! A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Manual seat G i 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Backrest tilt 4 Seat height When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. Seat cushion tilt Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward until your upper legs are lightly supported For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. 33