Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 38

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Storing Position in Memory
D Memory button
E Position buttons "1", "2"
and "3"
After the seat and head restraint are
positioned, push memory button D,
release, and within 3 seconds push
position button "1". Two additional sets
of positions may be stored into memory
using position buttons "2" and "3".
Using the same position button, the
Adjusting
steering column position and rear view
mirror positions will also be stored
A Seat cushion
together with the seat position.
B Backrest
Adjusting steering column and mirrors
C Head restraint
see Index.
(with shoulder belt height
Recalling Stored Positions
adjustment)
Press position button "1", "2" or "3"
Adjust the head restraint so that the
and hold until seat/head restraint/
upper portion of the shoulder belt is
steering wheel/mirror movement has
located as close as possible to the
stopped.
middle of the shoulder. The head
restraint can be tilted forward by hand.
Note:
For safety reasons, the seat/head
Note:
restraint/steering wheel/mirror
To prevent the backrest from touching
movement stops after releasing the
the soft top storage compartment cover
position button.
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.
Important!
Warning!
Never ride in a moving vehicle with
Prior to operating the vehicle, the
the seat back reclined. Sitting in an
driver should adjust the seat height for
excessively reclined position can be
proper vision as well as fore/aft
dangerous. You could slide under the
placement and seat back angle to insure
seat belt in a collision, if you slide
adequate control, reach, operation, and
comfort. The head restraint should also
under it, the belt would apply force
be adjusted for proper height. Adjust
at the abdomen or neck. That could
head restraint to support the back of the
cause serious or even fatal injuries.
head approximately at ear level. See
In a normal seated position the belts
also airbag section for proper seat
provide the best restraint for the
positioning.
wearer, as they are only then
properly located on the body.
Both the inside and outside rear view
mirrors should be adjusted for adequate
The rear storage area should never
rearward vision.
be occupied by passengers since the
vehicle is a 2 seater.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
Furthermore, there is a risk of
children should be seated in a properly
injury in the rear by adjusting the
secured restraint system that complies
power assisted front
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
seats.
Safety Standard 213 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.1.
All seat, head restraint, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening
of seat belts should be done before the
vehicle is put into motion.
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