2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 53
2000 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Seats Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 50 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Recalling positions from memory To recall a seat/head restraint /steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold position button "1", "2" or "3" until seat/ head restraint/ steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat /head restraint/ steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the position button is released. Caution! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move the backrest to an upright position. Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore /aft placement and backrest angle to ensure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section for proper seat positioning. In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rearward vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1. All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.