2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 112
2011 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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110 Seats G Warning! Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat is moving. In case potential danger exists, the procedure can be interrupted by moving the seat adjustment switch in the door control panel or by moving the release lever again. Seats, steering wheel and mirrors X Turn thumbwheel : in the direction of the front seat to lower the head restraints. The seat moves forwards if you have folded the seat backrest forwards and the seat is in the rear half of the adjustment range. This makes it easier for passengers to get into and out of the rear compartment. The head restraint also lowers. Folding the front seat backrests forward/back G Warning! The seat belts provide protection only with the seat backrest locked in place. Therefore, the seat backrest must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the seat backrest is not locked in place. If the warning message: Lock Seat Backrest Front Right or Lock Seat Backrest Front Left is displayed in the multifunction display, then the respective seat 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 seat backrest and fold the seat backrest all the way back until it locks in place. The warning message is no longer displayed as soon as the seat backrest is locked in place. If both seat backrests are locked in place and the warning message is still displayed, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Example: Coupe Folding the backrest forwards X pull seat release handle : forwards and fold the backrest forwards as far as it will go. The seat moves forward automatically to the foremost position and the head restraint lowers. Folding back the backrest X swing back the seat backrest. The seat moves automatically to the stored position. Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides.