Mercedes-Benz 2000 E 430 Operator's Manual page 53

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Seats
Recalling positions from memory
To recall a seat/head restraint /steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold
position button "1", "2" or "3" until seat/ head restraint/
steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement
has stopped. The seat /head restraint/ steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the
position button is released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move the backrest to an upright position.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Practical hints Car care
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Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust
the seat height for proper vision as well as fore /aft
placement and backrest angle to ensure adequate
control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head
restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See
also airbag section for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort.
Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be
adjusted for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.1.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
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