2005 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 101

Controls in detail Seats If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the system recognizes the current seat position to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver's seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. When entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your selection, the steering wheel and driver's seat will return to their last set position or a factory-set maximum forward position when you: close the driver's door with the ignition switched on insert the SmartKey into the starter switch with the driver's door closed. i For safety reasons, the driver's seat will not return to its last set position with the easy-entry/exit feature activated if the system recognizes the last set position as an extreme forward position. Instead, the driver's seat will remain at or move to a factory-set maximum forward position. To again fully return the driver's seat to your last set position or to memory position, adjust the seat to the desired position or press and hold the respective memory position switch* ( page 107). Removing and installing front seat head restraints For information on head restraint adjustment, see "Seats" ( page 35). i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. 99