2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 101

Controls in detail Seats the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor. X i Vehicles without memory function: The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes after either front door has been opened. The counter resets each time Ryou open or close a front door Ryou insert the SmartKey into the starter switch Ryou remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Ryou switch the ignition on or off Just like in vehicles with memory function, the power seats can be operated at any time when the ignition is switched on. i The memory function (Y page 114) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel (electrical) and exterior rear view mirrors. Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5. Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4. Seat height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3. Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Head restraint height: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 1. X X X Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. With a third-row seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. X ! Do not attempt to remove front seat head restraints. They can only be removed by qualified technicians. We recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Head restraint height adjustment, manual This feature is only available in vehicles without memory function. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of 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. 1 Head restraint 2 Release button Z 99