Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 77

Pull release handle 1
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upwards and hold it in position.
Move the seat backrest to the desired posi‐
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tion.
Let go of release handle
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rest and move the seat backrest slightly.
The seat backrest engages in position.
Head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
& WARNING Risk of injury through adjust‐
ing vehicle settings while the vehicle is in
motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the
following situations:
if you adjust the driver's seat, the head
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restraints, the steering wheel or the mir‐
ror while the vehicle is in motion
if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi‐
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cle is in motion
Before starting the engine: adjust the
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driver's seat, the head restraints, the
steering wheel or the mirror and fasten
your seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to head
restraints which are not fitted or are
adjusted incorrectly
If head restraints are not fitted or are adjus‐
ted incorrectly, they cannot provide protec‐
tion 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 fit‐
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ted.
Before driving off, make sure for every
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vehicle occupant that the centre of the
head restraint supports the back of the
head at about eye level.
Do not interchange the head restraints of the
front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be
able to set the height and inclination of the head
restraints to the correct position.
Using the head restraint fore/aft adjustment,
adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is
as close to the back of the head as possible.
for the seat backrest
1 for the seat back‐
Head restraint (example of comfort head restraint
on the driver's seat)
To raise: pull the head restraint upwards into
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the required position and ensure that the
head restraint is engaged.
Only use the head restraint in the engaged
state.
To lower: push release button
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the head restraint downwards into the
required position and ensure that the head
restraint is engaged.
Only use the head restraint in the engaged
state.
To move forwards: push release button
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and pull the head restraint forwards until it
engages in the required position.
To move backwards: push release button
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and slide the head restraint backwards into
the required position.
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Depending on the head restraint model, indi‐
vidual adjustment options may be omitted.
Switching the seat heater on and off
& WARNING Risk of burns due to repeat‐
edly switching on the seat heater
Repeatedly switching on the seat heater can
cause the seat cushion and seat backrest
padding to become very hot.
The health of persons with limited tempera‐
ture sensitivity or a limited ability to react to
high temperatures may be affected or they
may even suffer burn-like injuries.
Do not repeatedly switch on the seat
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heater.
Seats and stowage
1 and slide
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