2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 75

Controls in detail Seats G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly. RAdjust 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. RNever place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! Children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see section "Children in the vehicle". A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Manual seat adjustment Seat adjustment The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle's equipment. 1 Handle for seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Handle for seat height adjustment 3 Handle for seat backrest tilt adjustment X X X X X ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats. Seat fore and aft adjustment: Pull handle 1. Slide the seat to the desired position. Allow handle 1 to reengage with an audible click. Check for proper engagement before driving. Seat height: Pull or push handle 2 up or down and adjust the seat height until your legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt: Pull handle 3 and adjust the seat backrest until your arms are Z X 73