Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 86

Seats
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The seat suspension must be adapted to your
body weight. Adjust the seat suspension only
while the seat is unoccupied.
To adjust the seat suspension: take your
X
weight off the seat.
Using handwheel B, set your body weight
X
(40 to 120 kg) for optimum seat suspen-
sion.
The seat suspension will become more rigid
the higher you set the weight. It will then
not move as far.
If the seat moves up and down frequently and
to a great extent, you can lock the seat in the
lower range.
To engage the seat suspension lock:
X
turn lever C upwards.
When it next moves, the seat will lock in
position.
To release the seat suspension lock:
X
turn lever C to the right.
The seat can now move up and down again.
Swiveling front seats
G
WARNING
If the driver's and co-driver's seats are not
engaged facing the direction of travel while
driving, the restraint systems may not be able
to provide the intended protection. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Engage the driver's and co-driver's seats so
they are facing the direction of travel before
starting the engine.
! When rotating the seats, make sure that
there is sufficient space to do so.
Move the seat forward or back first. This
will help to avoid contact with other parts of
the interior.
Push the handbrake lever down to the stop.
The parking brake or handbrake lever could
otherwise be damaged.
Seat release (example: co-driver's seat)
The driver's seat and co-driver's seat can be
rotated by 50° and 180°.
The seats engage when facing in the direction
of travel as well as when facing in the opposite
direction and also engage at an angle of 50°
to the door.
Make sure that the parking brake has been
X
engaged and that the handbrake lever has
been pushed down to the stop
( page 150).
Y
Adjust the steering wheel to provide the
X
necessary space to rotate and adjust the
driver's seat ( page 88).
Y
Before rotating, push the co-driver's seat
X
forwards ( page 83).
Y
2 To rotate the seat: push lever : on the
X
rear of the seat towards the center of the
vehicle and rotate the seat slightly inwards.
The rotation device is released.
Release lever :.
X
Turn the seat about 50° towards the out-
X
side or inside to the desired position.