2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 35

Getting started Adjusting Adjusting manual seats Seat height Raise lever 1. The seat moves downward. Lean forward to raise the seat. 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. i If necessary, hold onto the steering wheel while adjusting the seat height in order to take weight off the seat. Release lever 1. Seat fore and aft adjustment Lift handle 2. Slide seat to desired position. Adjust 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. Release handle 2. The seat must be properly engaged. 1 Seat height 2 Seat fore and aft adjustment 3 Backrest tilt 4 Head restraint height 35