Lumbar Support - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Use the head restraint pad to adjust the head
restraint so that it is as close as possible to the
back of your head.
Before the journey, make sure the head
restraints have been correctly set for each of the
vehicle's passengers (
Driver's and front-passenger seat
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
:
Lumbar support adjustment
;
= Seat backrest adjustment
Seat height adjustment
?
Seat cushion angle adjustment
A
Seat suspension adjustment
B
i
Depending on the seat model, some adjust-
ments may not be available.
You can find information on rotating the front
seats under "Swiveling front seats"
( page 73).
Y
To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position:
X
pull lever : up.
Slide the seat forwards or back.
X
Release lever :.
X
Slide the seat forwards or back until you hear
X
it engage.
To adjust the backrest: turn handwheel =
X
towards the front.
The seat backrest moves to a vertical posi-
tion.
Turn handwheel = towards the rear.
X
The seat backrest tilts towards the rear.
page 76).
Y
To adjust the seat height: press or pull
X
lever ? repeatedly until you have reached
the desired seat height.
To adjust the seat angle: turn handwheel A
X
towards the front.
The front of the seat cushion is lowered.
Turn handwheel A towards the rear.
X
The front of the seat cushion is raised.
i
The lumbar support allows you to use the
backrest to increase the support provided to
the lumbar spine.
When the lumbar support is correctly adjus-
ted, it reduces strain on your back while driv-
ing.
To adjust the lumbar support: turn hand-
X
wheel ; upwards.
This increases the support provided to the
lumbar region.
Turn handwheel ; downwards.
X
This reduces the support provided to the lum-
bar region.
The seat suspension must be adapted to your
body weight. Adjust the seat suspension only
while the seat is unoccupied.
To adjust the seat suspension: take your
X
weight off the seat.
Using handwheel B, set your body weight
X
(40 to 120 kg) for optimum seat suspension.
The seat suspension will become more rigid
the higher you set the weight. It will then not
move as far.
Swiveling front seats
G
WARNING
If the driver's and front-passenger seats are
not engaged facing the direction of travel
while driving, the restraint systems may not
be able to provide the intended protection.
There is an increased risk of injury, possibly
even fatal.
Engage the driver's and front-passenger seats
so they are facing the direction of travel
before starting the engine.
!
When rotating the seats, make sure that
there is sufficient space to do so.
Seats
73
Z