Seats And Stowag Age - Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual

Seats and stowage
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This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
Always make sure that the driver's seat is
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engaged before starting the vehicle.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
the front seat being positioned too close
to the cockpit
The front airbags can also injure the occupants
in the front of the vehicle.
Always adjust the front seats so they are
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as far away as possible from the front air-
bags.
In addition, observe the notes on correct
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seat adjustment.
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to an
incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not o er the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the seat
backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-
belt and become injured.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
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your journey.
Always ensure that the seat backrest is
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in an almost vertical position and that
the shoulder belt is routed across the
center of your shoulder.
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ARNING Risk of injury due to head
restraints not being installed or being
adjusted incorrectly
If head restraints have not been installed or
have not been adjusted correctly, 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
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installed.
Before driving o , make sure for every
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vehicle occupant that the center 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.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so
that it is as close as possible to the back of your
head.
* N N O O TE TE Damage to the seats and seat heat-
ing due to uids, sharp objects or insulat-
ing materials
To prevent damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following instructions:
Do not spill any uids onto the seats. If
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something is spilled onto the seats, dry
the seats as quickly as possible.
Do not switch on the seat heating if the
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seat covers are wet or damp. Do not use
the seat heating to dry the seats.
Clean the seats as recommended; see
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the "Cleaning and care" section.
Do not transport heavy loads on the
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seats. Do not place any sharp objects,
such as knives, nails or tools, on the
seats. If possible, use the seats only for
people.
When using the seat heating, do not
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cover the seats with insulating materials,
such as blankets, coats, bags, protective
covers, child seats or booster seats.
* N N O O TE TE Damage to the seat or partition
when adjusting the seat in the Cargo Van
When the seat is adjusted, it may collide with
the partition.
The seat or the partition may be damaged in
the process.
Adjust the seat carefully.
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A A djus djusting t ting the seat he seat f f or ore-and-a e-and-a position
Pull lever 1 upwards and slide the seat for-
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wards or back until the desired position has
been reached.
position