2000 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS seat adjustment

105 Steering wheel adjustment
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To adjust the steering wheel position, turn the electronic
key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. With the driver’s
door open, the steering wheel can also be operated with
the electronic key removed or in starter switch
position 0. However any adjustment will be cancelled
and the steering wheel will return to it’s position stored
in memory if the driver’s door is closed or the electronic
key is inserted in the starter switch.The stalk is located on the steering column.
1Steering column, lengthen or shorten column
Move the stalk to the front or rear.
2Steering column, height
Move the stalk up or down.
Note:
The steering wheel adjustment can be stored together
with the seat and mirror adjustment.
See page 111 for notes on the memory function.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could
cause the driver to lose the control of the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, and take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be
operated with the driver’s 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.
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107 Rear view mirrors
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The buttons are located on the driver’s door.Exterior mirror adjustment
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
Push button to select mirror to be adjusted:
Driver’s side – Push button (1).
passenger-side – Push button (2).
Push the adjustment button (3) up, down, left or right
according to the setting desired.
Note:
The exterior rear view mirrors have electrically heated
glass. The heater switches on automatically, depending
on outside temperature.
Storing mirror positions in memory
The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in
memory with the seat / head restraint / steering column /
interior rear view mirror position and can be recalled
when necessary. See page 111 for notes on the memory
function.
Wa r n i n g !
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior mirror. The mirror surface is convex
(outwardly curved surface for a wider field of
view). Objects in mirror are closer than they
appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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112 Memory function
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Storing positions into memory:
Driver’s seat: with the electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2 or with the driver’s door open and the
electronic key inserted in the starter switch.
Front passenger seat and rear seats: with electronic key
in starter switch position 1 or 2 or the relevant doors
open.
Adj ust t he seat a nd mul ticontou r back re st to t he d esired
position. You can also adjust the steering wheel, the
exterior mirrors electrically and the interior rear-view
mirror by hand for the driver’s seat. See page 107 for
exterior mirror adjustment and page 105 for steering
wheel adjustment.
Push memory button “M”, release and push a stored
position button “1”, or “2” within 3 seconds.Recalling positions from memory:
To recall a seat / head restraint / steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold
button “1” or “2” until seat / head restraint / steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirror movement has
sto pp ed.
The seat / head restraint / steering wheel and exterior
rear view mirror movement stops when the button is
released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.

113 Memory function
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Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check
and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position
fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should
also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag
section for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the
inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted
for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger-
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Exterior rear view mirrors
Electrically folding .................................................... 109
Parking position ........................................................ 108
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................328
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 147
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 189
Front airbags .................................................................... 94
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 175
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................398
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 291, 395, 397
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................368
Fuel requirements .........................................................397
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............394
Fuses, electrical .............................................................329
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 206
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 398
Fuel requirements ................................................... 397
Premium unleaded .................................................. 397
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 163
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................72
Head restraints, rear seat ............................................... 80
Power head restraints ................................................. 81
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 159
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 157
Headlights ....................................................................... 156
Heated seats ......................................................................75
Hood .................................................................................331
HOOD -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 320

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PPanic button ...................................................................... 47
Parcel net in front passenger footwell .......................204
Parcel net in trunk ........................................................204
Parking ............................................................................246
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........................................285
Malfunction ...............................................................289
Parktronic switch ......................................................289
Sensors .......................................................................286
Warning indicators ...................................................287
Parking brake ............................. 242, 244, 246, 275, 298
PA R K I N G B R A K E -
malfunction and warning messages ......................308
Power assistance ............................................................244
Power closing assist
Doors and trunk lid .................................................... 50
Power head restraints, rear ............................................ 81
Power seats, front ............................................................ 67
Adjustment .................................................................. 67
Lumbar support .......................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................ 73
Seat heater ................................................................... 75
Seat ventilation system .............................................. 78
Power seats, rear .............................................................. 82
Power windows ............................................................... 181Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 183
Express opening and closing .................................. 182
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 183
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 212
Rain sensor
See Intermittent wiping ........................................... 161
Rear door window sunshade ........................................ 191
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 176
Rear passenger compartment
climate control ........................................................... 177
Rear view mirrors ..........................................................106
Automatic antiglare .................................................. 106
Exterior ....................................................................... 107
Interior ........................................................................106
Parking position ........................................................108
Storing mirror positions .................................. 106, 107
Rear window defroster .................................................. 180
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 190

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Remote control .......................................................... 28, 34
Battery replacement .................................................363
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 72
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................356
Replacing wiper blades .................................................370
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 30
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 174
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Roof rack ......................................................................... 371
SSeat belts ........................................................................... 84
Fastening ...................................................................... 87
Operation ..................................................................... 88
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 85
Unfastening .................................................................. 88
Warning lamp ............................................................302
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 84
Seat heater ........................................................................ 75
Seat ventilation system ................................................... 78Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................67
Lumbar support ........................................................... 73
Multicontour backrest ................................................73
Seat heater ...................................................................75
Ventilation system ...................................................... 78
SELECTOR LEVER -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 323
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 147
Setting the audio volume ..............................................146
Side impact airbags .........................................................96
Simultaneous .................................................................... 44
Simultaneous use of
electronic main key and
KEYLESS-GO-card .......................................................44
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 184
Emergency operation .............................................. 369
Express opening ........................................................ 185
Opening and closing ...................................................45
Synchronizing ........................................................... 186
Snow chains ................................................................... 249
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 214
Spare parts service ....................................................... 384
Spare wheel ....................................................................341