2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 fold seats

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Backrest
Folding forward:
Lift release lever and fold backrest forward. The seat
will automatically slide forward and the head restraint
will move down.
Folding back:
Lift release lever and fold backrest back. The seat and
head restraint return to their previous positions.
To interrupt the procedure, activate the power seat
switch located in the front door.
Wa r n i n g !
The seat belts provide protection only with the
backrest locked in place and, therefore, must be
locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not
drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in
place. If the warning message “SEAT BACKREST
LEFT – LOCK!” or “SEAT BACKREST RIGHT –
LOCK!” is displayed in the multifunction display,
then the respective backrest is not engaged in its
lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution
to an area which is in a safe distance from the
roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind
the backrest and fold the backrest all the way back
until it locks in place.The warning message is no longer displayed as
soon as the backrest is locked in place. If both
backrests are locked in place and the warning
message is still displayed, have the system checked
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care IndexNotes:
The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety
feature.
The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of
the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object.
The seat will slide forward and stop.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now use memory button (page 112) or power seat switch
(page 68) to bring seat into desired position.
When folding the backrest forward from a reclined
position, and then folding it back, the backrest stops in a
more upright position for the safety of any rear-seat
passenger. Adjust the backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering wheel, see
page 68.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and
lock your vehicle.The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle or with access
to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts during a seat adjustment procedure.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Power head restraints, rear
The switches are located on the front and rear center
console.
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Activate switch:
1Place head restraints upright.
2Fold head restraints backward.Important!
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head
restraints in the upright position when the rear seats
are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles
(e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of
the head restraints.
Notes:
Both head restraints fold up or back together.
The head restraints will position themselves
automatically when the seats are occupied (seat belt
buckled).

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage space below the armrest
To open: Press button (7) and raise the armrest.
To close: Lower the armrest until it engages in lock.
Notes:
The storage compartment can be heated or cooled, see
page 175.
The compartment can get very warm due to its confined
space. When storing heat sensitive objects in the
compartment, close the air outlet while heating the
passenger compartment.
Do not obstruct the air outlet in the storage
compartment.
The storage space below the armrest is illuminated with
the exterior lamps switched on.Storage compartment under the front seats
8 Storage compartment under the front seats
Maximum permissible weight of contents:
3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)
To o p e n :
Press buttons (9) together and fold the lid down.
To c l o s e :
Close lid until both buttons (9) of lock engage.