Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

To install: hold the rear bench seat by the
X
lower edge of the seat cushion.
Guide the rear bench seat from the front
X
downwards into front seat anchorages = and
allow it to engage.
Make sure that release handles ; are folded
X
underneath in the direction of the floor of the
vehicle.
Fold the rear bench seat back into the upright
X
position.
The rear seat anchorages of the rear bench seat
have engaged correctly if:
the seat anchorages engage audibly
R
indicator tabs ? on the seat anchorages are
R
no longer visible and have retracted fully into
the seat anchorages
If the rear seat anchorages of the rear bench
seat have not engaged correctly:
Press release lever for rear seat legs :
X
downwards until indicator tabs ? have fully
retracted into the rear seat legs.
If the rear seat anchorages of the rear bench
seat have not engaged correctly again:
Fold the rear bench seat back again with force
X
so that the seat anchorages engage correctly.
Head restraints

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
R
steering wheel or mirrors
fasten the seat belt
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
G
WARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection as intended. There is an increased risk
of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the
event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Adjust the head restraint so that:
the center of the head restraint supports the
R
back of the head at eye level and the head
restraint is engaged
when your head is relaxed the back of your
R
head rests as close as possible to the head
restraint
Use the head restraint pad to adjust the head
restraint so that it is as close as possible to the
back of your head.
Adjusting the head restraints
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
X
desired position.
To lower: press release button : and slide
X
head restraint down to the desired position.
To move forwards: pull the head restraint
X
forwards until it engages in the required posi-
tion.
Seats
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