2003 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 101

Controls in detail Seats ! The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety feature. The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object. The seat will slide forward and stop. Investigate and correct the cause of interruption. Now use memory button ( page 105) or seat adjustment switch ( page 35) to bring seat into desired position. When folding the backrest forward from a reclined position, and then folding it back, the backrest stops in a more upright position for the safety of any rear-seat passenger. Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel ( page 35). Warning! G system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the electronic key from the starter switch, take the KEYLESS-GO* card with you, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver's or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts during a seat adjustment procedure. The seat belts provide protection only with the backrest locked in place and, therefore, must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in place. If the warning message SEAT BACKREST, RIGHT LOCK or SEAT BACKREST, LEFT - LOCK is displayed in the multifunction display, then the respective backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a safe distance from the roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind the backrest and fold the backrest all the way back until it locks in place. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. The warning message is no longer displayed as soon as the backrest is locked in place. If both backrests are locked in place and the warning message is still displayed, have the 101