2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 40

Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt Press the horizontal switch up or down in direction of arrow 4 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Head restraint height Warning! Steering wheel Warning! G G Head restraint Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that 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. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Adjust the height of head restraints manually by pulling them upwards or pushing them downwards. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can be operated when the driver's door is open. Therefore, 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. i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. 40