2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 back seats

114 Controls in detailSeatsThe red indicator lamps2 in the switch
show the heating level selected.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
Switching on seat heating

Press switch1 once.
Three red indicator lamps2 in the
switch come on.

Continue pressing switch1 until
desired seat heating level is reached.Switching off seat heating

Press switch1 repeatedly until all
indicator lamps2 go out.
Level3
Three indicator lamps on
(highest level).
After approximately 5 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to level2.
2
Two indicator lamps on.
After approximately 10 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to level1.
1
One indicator lamp on (lowest
level).
After approximately 20 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched off.
off
No indicator lamp on.
iIf one or more of the indicator
lamps2 on the seat heating switch
are flashing, there is insufficient volt-
age due to too many electrical consum-
ers are turned on. The seat heating
switches off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on
again automatically as soon as
sufficient voltage is available.

116 Controls in detailMemory function*The memory button and memory position
switch are located on the door.
1Memory button
2Memory position switch
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
or

Open the respective door.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seat, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the
desired position (
page 35).

Turn memory position switch2 to the
desired memory position.

Press memory button1.

Release memory button1 and press
memory position switch2 within
3 seconds.
All settings are stored to the selected
position.
Recalling positions from memory
Turn memory position switch2 to the
desired memory position.

Press and hold memory position
switch2 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 memory position switch
stops movement to the stored
positions immediately.

394 Practical hintsResetting activated head restraintsResetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints has been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraint cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.

Take the reset tool out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.

Guide reset tool into center of head re-
straint between head restraint cushion
and rear head restraint cover.

Press the reset tool forward in the di-
rection of the arrow.

Press reset tool downward until you
hear the head restraint release
mechanism audibly engage.

Pull out reset tool.

Firmly press the head restraint cushion
back toward the rear head restraint
cover until it engages.

Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second seat.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (
page 73).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 35).
iFor your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually
operating the active head restraints in
the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
!Take care to avoid damaging the uphol-
stery.
Warning!
G
When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.

467 Index
R
Radio
Operation 202, 207
Selecting stations (Control
system) 136
Radio transmitters 291
Range (distance to empty) 156
Reading lamp 125
Rear bench seat, foldable* 253
Rear door window
Blocking operation 85
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 110
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 184, 197
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head
restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 175
Rear window sunshade* 174
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 273
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 442
Refueling 294
Regular checks 295
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 403
Backup lamp 404
Brake lamps 404
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 398
Fog lamps 404
Headlamps 398, 400, 402
High beam headlamps 398, 400
License plate lamps 404
Low beam headlamps 400
Parking lamps 401, 403, 404
Side marker lamps 403
Standing lamps 401, 403
Tail lamps 399, 404
Turn signal lamps 401, 403, 404
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RONReset button, In the instrument
cluster 127, 141
Reset tool
Location 394
Residual heat utilization 197
Residual ventilation 197
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission* 49
Reverse gear position, Manual
transmission 48
Rims 333, 432
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 453
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts, Cleaning 346
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 317