Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL 126 1981 Owner's Manual page 19

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Note:
Prior to operating the vehicle, the
driver should adjust the seat height
for proper vision as well as fore-aft
placement and seat back angle to
insure adequate control, reach,
operation, and comfort. The head­
rest should also be adjusted for
proper height so that when the
cushion is tipped completely
forward, it should form a cradle
behind the seat occupant's head.
Both the inside and outside rear
view mirrors should then be
adjusted for adequate rearward
vision. Fasten seat belts. Children
under the age of six or under the
weight of 23 kg/50 lb should be
seated in the back seat with an
approved restraint system properly
secured.
All seat, headrest, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as faste­
ning of seat belts should be accom­
plished before the vehicle is put into
motion.
Safety Headrests
Adjust headrest to support the back
of the head approximately at ear
level.
Safety headrests, front
Height adjustment:
Press headrest slightly forward (1)
and reset upward or downward as
required.
Detaching headrests:
Pull headrest out to the stop.
Release arrester by depressing
release knob to be felt under the
seat back covering material and pull
headrest upward quickly, holding it
by the LH headrest post (viewed in
driving direction). Then pull out
headrest completely with both
hands.
The headrest release knob is
located below the LH headrest
post (2).
Safety headrests, rear
Height adjustment:
Raise or lower headrest as required.
Detaching headrests:
Pull up headrest until resistance can
be felt. Then pull it out quickly using
both hands.

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