Adjusting The Multicontour Seat - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Seats
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center of the head restraint supports the back
of the head at eye level. This will reduce the
potential for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move
the respective head restraint up from the
lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
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WARNING
Make sure the rear seat head restraints
engage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise their protective function cannot be
ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported in
the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat
occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
height
Once the head restraint is fully lowered,
X
press release catch :.
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
X
desired position.
To lower: press release catch : and push
X
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Installing/removing the rear seat head
restraints
To remove: pull the head restraint up to
X
the stop.
Press release catch : and pull the head
X
restraint out of the guides.
To re-install: place the head restraint in
X
the guides of the backrest.
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The notches on the guide rod must be on
the left-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
Push the head restraint down until you hear
X
it engage in position.

Adjusting the multicontour seat

To adjust the thigh cushion
:
To adjust the backrest contour in the
;
lumbar region
To adjust the backrest contour in the
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upper back region
To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
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backrest
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
X
1 or 2 ( page 139) in the ignition lock.
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