2002 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 115

Instruments and controls Memory function Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 112 Caution! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move backrest to an upright position. Important! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach 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. Storing positions into memory Driver's seat: with the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 or with the driver's door open. Front passenger seat: with electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2 or the passenger door open. Adjust the seat and multicontour backrest to the desired position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the exterior rear view mirrors electrically and the inside rear view mirror by hand for the driver's seat. See page 67 for front seat adjustment, page 107 for exterior rear view mirror adjustment and page 105 for steering wheel adjustment. Push memory button "M", release and push a stored position button "1"," 2" or "3" within 3 seconds. Recalling positions from memory To recall a seat/steering wheel/rear view mirror position, push and hold button "1", "2" or "3" until seat, steering wheel and rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat /steering wheel/rear view mirror movement stops when the button is released.