2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON seats

131 Controls in detailSeats
Multicontour features
Seat cushion depth
Adjust the seat cushion depth to the
length of your upper leg using
switch3.
Backrest contour

Adjust the contour of the backrest to
the desired position using æ or
ç.

Move the backrest support to the bot-
tom by using button2 or to the center
by using button1.
Backrest side bolsters

Adjust the side bolsters so that they
provide good lateral support using
switch5.Drive-dynamic features
Activating

Press button4 (
page 130).
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on for five seconds and the following
display appears in the multi-function
display for about five seconds.
Deactivating

Press button4 (
page 130) again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out.Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function can help prevent
muscle tension during long drives.

Press button6 (
page 130).
The indicator lamp in button2 comes
on. The air cushions in the lumbar area
pulsate.
iYou can adjust the characteristics of
the Drive - Dynamic seat using the con-
trol system (
page 177).
iWhen the engine is turned off, the last
cushion setting is retained in memory.
The cushion is automatically adjusted
to this setting when the engine is re-
started.iThe massage function turns off auto-
matically after approximately five
minutes.

132 Controls in detailSeatsSeat heating*
Both switches for the front seats are locat-
ed in the center console. The red indicator
lamps in the switch comes on to show
which heating level you have selected.
1Seat heating switch

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Switching seat heating on

Press switch1 repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
One or more red indicator lamps on the
switch show the selected heater level.Switching seat heating off

Press switch1 repeatedly until all in-
dicator lamps go out.
Leveloff
No indicator lamps on
1
One indicator lamp onThe seat heater automatically
switches off after approximately
20 minutes.
2
Two indicator lamps onThe seat heater automatically
switches to level 1 after approxi-
mately ten minutes.
3
Three indicator lamps onThe seat heater automatically
switches to level 2 after approxi-
mately five minutes.
iIf one or more of the lamps on the seat
heater switch are flashing, there is in-
sufficient voltage available since too
many electrical consumers are turned
on. The seat heater switches off auto-
matically.
The seat heater will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.

133 Controls in detailSeats
Seat ventilation*
The switch is located on the center con-
sole. Seat ventilation can be activated
manually with the ignition on, or by the
summer opening feature (
page 223).
The blue indicator lamps on the switch
show the ventilation level selected:
1Seat ventilation switch

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
Switching seat ventilation on

Press button1 repeatedly until the
desired ventilation level is set.Switching seat ventilation off

Press button1 repeatedly until all in-
dicator lamps go out.
Level3
Three indicator lamps lit
2
Two indicator lamps lit
1
One indicator lamp lit
off
No indicator lamp lit
iThe seat ventilation is automatically set
to the highest level if activated via sum-
mer opening feature (
page 223).
iIf one or all of the lamps flash on the
seat ventilation switch, there is insuffi-
cient voltage due to too many electrical
consumers being switched on. The seat
ventilation switches off automatically.
The seat ventilation will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.

134 Controls in detailSeatsFolding bench seat in cargo compart-ment
iThe folding bench seat in the cargo
compartment is approved only for per-
sons up to a height of 4.6 ft (1.40 m)
and a maximum weight of 110 lbs
(50 kg).
The twin roller blind must be installed
when the folding bench seat is in use.
Warning!
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When using the folding bench seat in the
cargo compartment, the seats in front of it
must be in the driving position.
Only drive when the head restraints for the
folding bench seat have been properly ad-
justed. The head restraints should be adjust-
ed s o th a t t he bac k o f t he he ad is s uppo rt ed
at approximately eye level. This can reduce
a child’s risk of injury in the event of an ac-
cident.
Warning!
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Make sure that the seat belt is positioned
correctly on the body and is engaged in the
seat belt buckle.
Damaged covers should be replaced with
original covers only.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, even when they are secured in a child
restraint system.
Make sure that luggage and other objects
are adequately secured. The load could oth-
erwise injure someone in the event of an ac-
cident, during hard braking or steering
maneuvers.

135 Controls in detailSeats
Folding out the folding bench seat
1Release handle for seat backrest
2Release handle for seat cushion
Before folding out the seat backrest, you
must:

fold the rear seat backrests into an up-
right position and lock them into place


move the handle for the twin roller
blind into the upper position

Pull release handle 1 and fold seat
backrest for the folding bench seat up-
ward.
3Mountings for seat belts

Hook seat belts into mountings 3.

Pull release handle 2 and fold seat
cushion for the folding bench seat into
sitting position.

Press seat cushion as far down as it will
go.
The backrest will then also engage
properly.

Fold head restraints into upright posi-
tion.
iThe rear seat backrests can be adjust-
ed to a more reclined position to make
the folding bench seat more comfort-
able (
page 249).

136 Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing seat cushions
Removing
1Seat guides
2Seat cushion
Fold seat cushion 2 upward and re-
move it from seat guides 1.Installing

Insert seat cushion 2 into seat guides
1 from behind 3 at a slight angle.

Fold seat cushion 2 back into original
position 4 until it engages.Folding back folding bench seat
1Tab
2Backrest

Pull seat cushion upward using tab 1
and fold it back into original position
until it engages.
iYou must remove the seat cushion
when you want to raise the loading
floor, e.g. in the event of a flat tire.

137 Controls in detailSeats
1Release knob
Press release knob 1 and fold head
restraints down.1Release catch

Press release catch 1 and push head
restraints as far in as they will go.

Fold seat backrest of folding bench
seat back into original position until it
engages.
!To avoid damage, insert the head re-
straints completely into their guides
and engage the seat belt buckles in
their guides.

139 Controls in detail
Memory function
The memory button and stored position
button are located on the door.
MMemory button
1, 2, 3Stored positions
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
or

Open the respective door and insert
the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Storing positions in memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the de-
sired position (
page 38).

Press memory buttonM.

Release memory button and press
stored position button 1, 2 or 3 within
three seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold stored position
button1, 2 or3 until the seat, steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirrors
have completely moved to the stored
positions.!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.iReleasing the stored position button
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions immediately.