Folding Front Seat Backrests Forward/Back - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Seats
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Lower the head restraints in the rear
compartment manually if:
the head restraint electronics are
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malfunctioning.
the opening or closing procedure of the soft
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top is interrupted, leaving the soft top
compartment cover open.
Cover ; can only be released if:
the soft top is interrupted during the
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opening or closing procedure.
the soft top compartment cover is left
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open.
Push the mechanical key into two
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openings : between the head restraints
until cover ; releases.
Take off cover ;.
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Lowering the head restraints: turn
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thumbwheel : in the direction of the front
seats.
Folding the front seat backrests
forward/back
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the backrest is not engaged, it could fold
forwards during a braking maneuver or in the
event of an accident, for example. The seat
backrest will then push the vehicle occupant
against the seat belt. The seat belt can no
longer offer the intended level of protection
and could even cause injuries. There is an
increased risk of injury.
Before each journey, make sure that the
backrest engages fully as described.
G WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
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mirrors
fasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors and fasten your seat belt before
starting the engine.
G WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.