Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Operator's Manual page 34

Power Seats
The switches are located in each front
door.
Turn key in steering lock to position 1
or 2 (with either door open, the power
seats can also be operated with the key
removed or in steering lock position 0).
Adjusting
A Seat cushion
B Backrest
C Head restraint (with shoulder belt
height adjustment)
Adjust the head restraint so that the
upper portion of the shoulder belt is
located as close as possible to the
middle of the shoulder. The head
restraint can be tilted forward by hand.
Note:
When seat cushion is moved back in
order to prevent the backrest from
touching the soft top storage
compartment cover when the seat
cushion is moved back, the backrest
will automatically move to a more
upright position.
When reclining the backrest, the seat
cushion will automatically move
forward to prevent the backrest from
touching the soft top storage
compartment cover.
Warning!
Do not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. Adjusting the seat while
driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with
the seat back reclined. Sitting in an
excessively reclined position can be
dangerous. You could slide under the
seat belt in a collision, if you slide
under it, the belt would apply force
at the abdomen or neck. That could
cause serious or even fatal injuries.
In a normal seated position the belts
provide the best restraint for the
wearer, as they are only then
properly located on the body.
The rear storage area should never
be occupied by passengers since the
vehicle is a 2 seater.
Furthermore, there is a risk of
injury in the rear by adjusting the
power assisted front seats.
Never place hands under seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is
being adjusted.
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