2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE fold seats

39 Getting started
Adjusting
Head restraint tilt
Manually adjust the angle of the head re-
straint. 
Push or pull on the lower edge of the
head restraint cushion.
For more information, see “Seats”
(
page 100).Folding front seat backrest forward
1Release lever
2Seat belt presenter
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.
iIn addition to the front seat backrests,
the front seat cushions can also be
shifted forward to permit easy access
to the rear whenever the seat is located
in the rear half of its adjustment range.
Swivel backrest forward by pulling the
release lever until the seat moves in a
combined forward and upward move-
ment.

40 Getting startedAdjustingFolding backrest forward
Pivot seat belt presenter2 down.

Pull release lever1 forward and fold
the seat backrest forward.
Vehicles with manual seat adjustment:

If necessary, press the head restraint
downward while tilting the backrest
forward.Folding backrest back

Fold and press the backrest rearward
until it engages in driving position.
Vehicles with manual seat adjustment:

If necessary, pull the head restraint out
while tilting the seat back.
For more information, see “Seats”
(
page 100).
Steering wheel
iVehicles with power seat*: The head
restraints will automatically move
down.
iVehicles with power seat*: The head
restraint returns to its previous posi-
tions.
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while
driving, or driving without the steering wheel
adjustment locked could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch, the electrical steering wheel
adjustment feature* can be operated when
the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.

77 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Self-test Occupant Classification
System
After turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position1 or2, the
56indicator lamp1 located in
the center console illuminates. If an adult
occupant is properly sitting on the front
passenger seat and the system senses the
occupant as being an adult, the
56indicator lamp will illuminate
and go out after approximately six sec-
onds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
senses the front passenger seat as being
empty, the 56indicator lamp will
illuminate and not go out. For more information, see “Lamp in center
console” (
page 345).Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether an-
chorages for a top tether strap at each of
the rear seating positions.
1Anchorage rings

Release rear seat backrest
(page 251).

Fold rear seat backrest slightly for-
ward.

Guide tether strap between head
restraint and top of the seat back.
Warning!
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If the 56indicator lamp should not
illuminate, the system is not functioning.
You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the front
passenger seat.Warning!
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Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the Occupant Classifi-
cation System. The bottom of the child seat
must make full contact with the passenger
seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child
seat could cause injuries to the child in case
of an accident, instead of increasing protec-
tion for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.


78 Safety and SecurityOccupant safety
Head restraint must be positioned such
that the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and the top
of the seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not twist-
ed.
2Hook
3Anchorage ring

Securely fasten the hook2 to the
anchorage ring3.

Swing rear seat backrest to the rear
until it engages.

Check the rear seat backrest to be
locked in its upright position
(page 251).
Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tighten the top tether strap
according to the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions. Child seat anchors - LATCH type
To fold anchors out
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(L
ower A
nchors and T
ethers for CH
ildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a “LATCH” child seat
with the matching mounting fittings.
The foldable LATCH type anchors are
located between the seat cushion and the
backrest.
1Anchors
2Release button
iFor safety, make sure the hook2 has
attached to the ring1 beyond the
safety catch, as illustrated.
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Always lock backrest in nearly upright posi-
tion when rear seat bench is occupied by
passengers, or the extended cargo area is
not in use. Check for secure locking by
pushing and pulling on the backrest.


79 Safety and Security
Occupant safety

Grip inner side of anchor1 and fold
forward until they lock in place.

Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.To fold anchors back

Press down button2 on each anchor
and return the anchors1 to its catch.
iThe child seat must be firmly attached
in the right and left side anchors1.
iNon-LATCH type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.Warning!
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Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Posi-
tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul-
der, not face or neck. A booster seat may be
necessary to achieve proper belt positioning
for children from 41 lbs until they reach a
height where a lap/shoulder belt fits proper-
ly without a booster.
Before installing the child seat, make sure
anchors
1
are folded out and locked in
place.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
T h e c h i l d s e a t m u s t b e f i r m l y a t t a c h e d i n t h e
right and left side anchors
1
.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat anchor fittings must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.

103 Controls in detailSeats
Front seat head restraints, power seat*
The head restraint height switch is located
in each door.
1Head restraint switch
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).Removing front seat head restraints

Press switch1 upwards and hold until
the head restraint is fully extended.

Pull out head restraint.
Installing front seat head restraints

Press switch1 upwards and hold for
about five seconds.

Push the head restraint down until it
engages.

Adjust head restraint to desired posi-
tion.
Rear seat head restraints
Head restraint height
1Release buttonWarning!
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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.

104 Controls in detailSeatsRaising
Manually adjust the height of the head
restraint by pulling it upward.
If the head restraint is fully retracted,
press release button1 and pull the
head restraint out.
Lowering

To lower the head restraint, press
release button1 and press down on
the head restraint.Folding head restraints back
The rear seat head restraints can be folded
backward for increased visibility.
1Release button

Press release button1.
The head restraints will fold backward.
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.

105 Controls in detailSeats
Placing head restraints upright
Pull the head restraint forward until it
locks into position.
Head restraint tilt
Two different head restraint angle posi-
tions are available.

Press the release button and tilt the
head restraint to the desired position.Removing and installing rear seat head
restraints
1Release button
Removing rear seat head restraints

Fold back head restraint (
page 104).

Pull head restraint to its highest posi-
tion.

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

Insert head restraint and push it down
until it engages.

Press release button1 and adjust
head restraint to desired position.
Warning!
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Make sure the head restraints engage when
placing them upright. Otherwise their pro-
tective function cannot be assured.
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.