seat adjustment MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE 2005 CL203 User Guide

62 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning!
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To reduce the risk of injury when the front
air bags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to wear their
respective seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the backrest. Fasten
your seat belt and make sure that it is prop-
erly positioned on your body.
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the air bag.
Occupants who are unbelted, out of position
or too close to the air bag can be seriously
injured by an air bag as it inflates with great
force in the blink of an eye:

Sit properly belted in a nearly upright
position with your back against the seat
backrest.


Adjust the driver seat as far as possible
rearward, still permitting proper opera-
tion of vehicle controls. The distance
from the center of the driver’s breast-
bone to the center of the air bag cover
on the steering wheel must be at least
10 in (25 cm) or more. You should be
able to accomplish this by a combina-
tion of adjustments to the seat and
steering wheel. If you have any prob-
lems, please see your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.


Do not lean your head or chest close to
the steering wheel or dashboard.


Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms in-
side the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when driver front air bag inflates.


Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.


Occupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their
heads in the area of the door or the rear
side trim panel where the side impact air
bag inflates. This could result in serious
injuries or death should the air bag be
triggered. Always sit nearly upright,
properly use the seat belts and use an
appropriately sized infant or toddler re-
straint or booster seat recommended
for the size and weight of the child.
Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injuries to you or other
occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that
you make the buyer aware of this safety in-
formation. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual.

100 Controls in detailSeatsFor information on seat adjustment, see
“Seats” (
page 35).
Easy-entry/exit feature*
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be
activated or deactivated in the Convenience
submenu of the control
system (
page 148).When exiting the vehicle, with the
easy-entry/exit feature activated and
depending on your selection, the steering
wheel tilts upwards and/or the driver’s
seat moves a few inches to the rear when
you:


remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch,
or


open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch position0
or1.
Warning!
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You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-en-
try/exit feature is activated.
To cancel seat/steering wheel movement,
do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch*
(page 38).


Move steering column stalk*
(page 41).


Press the memory position switch*
(page 108).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.

102 Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing front seat head restraints
For more information on head restraint
adjustment, see “Seats” (
page 35).Front seat head restraints, manual seat
1Release button
Removing front seat head restraints

Pull head restraint to its highest posi-
tion.

Press release button1 and pull out
head restraint.
Installing front seat head restraints

Insert head restraint and push it down
to the stop.

Press release button1 and adjust
head restraint to desired position.
iAdjust the head restraint in such a way
that it is as close to the head as possi-
ble.
Warning!
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For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.
Do not interchange head restraints from
front and rear seat.iTilt the backrest to the rear for easier
removal and installation of the head re-
straints.

149 Controls in detail
Control system

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Easy-entry feature

appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to change the
easy-entry/exit setting.The following settings are available for
the easy-entry/exit feature:
Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the
memory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the mirrors should be stored
separately for each SmartKey
(
page 107).

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Key dependency

appears in the multifunction display.
Warning!
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You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-en-
try/exit feature is activated.
To cancel seat/steering wheel movement,
do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch*
(page 38).


Move steering column stalk*
(page 41).


Press the memory position switch*
(page 108).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Off
The easy-entry/exit
feature is
deactivated
Steer. Column
Only the steering
column is moved
St.col.+seat
Both the steering
column and the seat
are moved


443 Index
A
ABS 25, 81, 437
Malfunction indicator lamp 340
Messages in display 353
Warning lamp 340
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission* 165
Accessory weight 323
Accident
In case of 55
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 193
Climate control 179
Air recirculation mode 189
Climate control 177
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 191
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Defrosting 188
Climate control 177
Easy-entry/exit feature* 148
Electric air pump 399
ESP 85Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position* 169
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 86
Rear fog lamp 113
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193
Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88
Windshield wipers 53
Adding
Coolant 296, 297
Engine oil 294
Headlamp cleaning fluid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299
Additional turn signals 385
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 194
Climate control 180Adjusting 35
Air distribution 186
Climate control 176
Air volume 187
Climate control 176
Backrest tilt 36, 38
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Head restraint height 37, 38
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 37, 39
Head restraint tilt, rear seats 105
Head restraints, rear seats
Folding back 104
Placing upright 105
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Interior rear view mirror 42
Manual seat 36
Mirrors 42
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat cushion tilt 36, 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36, 38
Seat height 36, 38
Seats 35
Steering column height 42
Steering column length 42
Steering wheel 40

451 Index
Engine oil 292, 428
Adding 294
Additives 428
Checking level 292
Consumption 292
Display messages 363–364
Filler neck 295
Messages in display 293, 363–364
Viscosity 438
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 83, 438
Messages in display 355–356
Switching off 84
Switching on 85
Warning lamp 343
ETD 438
Safety guidelines 64
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 69
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 146
Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position* for 150Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 42
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 137
Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 249
First aid kit 373
Flat tire 394
Inflating the spare tire 398
Lowering the vehicle 400
Mounting the spare wheel 394
Preparing the vehicle 394
Spare wheel 375
Tighten wheel bolts 400
Flexible fuel vehicles 431
At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431
Flexible Service System (Canada
vehicles) 330, 438
Fog lamp, rear
Message in display 368
Switching on 113Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 366
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 113
Front air bags 65
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon* type 388
Halogen-type 386
Messages in display 366–370
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 110
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 27, 76, 345
Front seat backrest
Folding backrest back 40
Folding backrest forward 39
Front seat head restraints
Installing 102
Power seat* 103
Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Removing 102
Power seat* 103
Front seats
Heating* 106

453 Index
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 324
GVWR 324
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 386
Hands-free microphone* 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 337
Hazard warning flasher 116
Switching off 116
Switching on 116
Head restraints
Front seats 37, 102
Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Manual seat 37, 102
Power seat* 38, 102
Rear seats 103
Headlamp cleaning fluid
Checking 290
Headlamp cleaning system*
Refilling 299Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Bi-Xenon* 437
Bi-Xenon* type
Replacing bulbs 388
Cleaning system* 167
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 386
Refilling washer fluid 299
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Washer fluid* 435
Washer system* 435
Headliner
Cleaning 337
Heated seats* 106
Height adjustment
Head restraints 37, 38
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat belts 46
High beam flasher 114
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 387
Bi-Xenon-type 389
Switching on 114High mounted brake lamp 385
Hood 291
Closing 292
Message in display 365
Opening 291
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 281
I
Identification labels 416
Ignition 33
Switching on 48, 49
Immobilizer 86
Activating 86
Deactivating 86
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 70
Installing 77
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Inflating
Spare tire 398
Information
Button for Tele Aid* 266
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 77
Towing eye bolt 409
Wiper blades 393

456 IndexM
Main dimensions 424
Maintenance
Vehicles with E85 fuel 432
Maintenance service
Overdue 331
Types 331
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 331, 332
Clearing 331, 332
Maintenance System (USA
vehicles) 330, 439
Malfunction
Displaying 132
Malfunction memory
Calling up 132
Clearing 133
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 379
Interior lighting control 118
Locking the vehicle 379
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 381
Unlocking the driver’s door 377
Unlocking the trunk lid 378Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 380
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 102
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Manual transmission 157
Shifting into reverse 158
Starting with 48
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 188
Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 338
Mechanical key 377
Memory function* 107, 439
Recalling positions from
memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 109Storing key dependent settings 108
Menus 124
AUDIO 129
In control system 126, 127
NAVI* 131
Settings menu 133
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL* 153
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory
menu 132
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 137
Mirrors
Adjusting 42
Auto-dimming* for rear view
mirrors 168
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position* 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 167
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position* 109

459 Index
Parts see Parts service 414
Parts service 414
Passenger compartment 284
Fuse box in 411
Interior lighting 117
Interior rear view mirror 42
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 257
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 277
Performance
In cold weather 431
In hot weather 432
Phone book*
Loading 154
Quick search 155
Phone number*
Dialing 154
Redialing 156
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 338
Playing
CDs 216
Poly-V-belt drive 440
Layout 417Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 312
Power assistance 277
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 107
Removing/installing front head
restraints 103
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power train 440
Power washer 334
Power windows 237
Side windows 237
Synchronizing 240
Practical hints
First aid kit 373
Fuses 410
Lamp in center console 345
Lamps in instrument cluster 340
Spare wheel 375Spare wheel bolts 376
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Towing the vehicle 406
Vehicle jack 374
Vehicle status messages in the
display 347
Vehicle tool kit 373
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Problems
While driving 55
Production options weight 324
Program mode selector switch 440
Automatic transmission* 164
PSI 325
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 155
R
Radio
Selecting stations 130
Radio operation 203
Radio transmitters
Control and operation 284

461 Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 133
All functions of a submenu 135
Fuel consumption 152
Maintenance service indicator 332
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 193
Residual ventilation 193
Restraint system
Message in display 356
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Restraint systems 440
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 158
Rim 325
Rims 419
Roller sunblinds*
Closing 241
Opening 241
RON 289
RON (Research Octane Number) 440
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts
Cleaning 338S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems
Driving 81
Satellite radio
Additional text information 212
General information 208
Manual channel input 210
Storing of station 212
Seat belt
Force limiter 69
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 46
Seat belts 66
Cleaning 337
Fastening 44
Height adjustment 46
Proper use of 47, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 344
Seat heating*
Switching off 106
Switching on 106
Seating capacity 305Seats 100
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 100
Heating* 106
Manual 36
Rear seat head restraints 105
Split rear bench seat 250
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 253
Selecting
Display for status indicator 138
Station (satellite radio) 210
Selector lever
Lock 49
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 77
Tele Aid* 262
Service
Major service (Service B) 330
Minor service (Service A) 330
Parts 414
When due 330
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 415
Service indicator 330