2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS buttons

305 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Factory setting
Global unlocking: Press buttonŒ.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
The vehicle will lock again automatically
and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of un-
locking if:


neither a door nor the trunk is opened


the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch


the central locking switch is not acti-
vated

Global locking: Press button‹.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. The
locking knobs in the doors move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is armed.Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey so that
pressingŒ only unlocks the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.

Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 304)
flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as fol-
lows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel fill-
er flap: Press buttonΠonce.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knob in the driver’s door moves
up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.

Global unlocking: Press buttonŒ
twice.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
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USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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You can also open and close the door win-
dows and tilt/sliding sunroof, or the tilt/ sliding
panel* using the SmartKey (
page 355).


306 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
Global locking: Press button‹.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. The
locking knobs in the doors move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Restoring to factory setting: Press
and hold buttonsŒ and‹ si-
multaneously for about 5 seconds until
battery check lamp5 (
page 304)
flashes twice.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys with
KEYLESS-GO are of different color to help
distinguish each SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO unit.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you grasp an outside
door handle.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid,
your vehicle unlocks:

the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 436)
3Locking tab for mechanical key
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 68)
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When any outside door handle other than
the driver’s outside door handle is grasped, the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
!
To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.


310 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSelective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO so when you, grasp the driv-
er’s outside door handle only the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap unlocks.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 6 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 306)
flashes twice.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will
then function as follows:

Unlocking driver’s door and fuel fill-
er flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door
handle.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knob in the driver’s door moves
up. The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.

Global unlocking: Grasp any outside
door handle other than the driver’s out-
side door handle.All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.

Global locking: close all doors and
touch outside of door handle1. Do
not keep your hand in the door handle
recess.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. The
locking knobs in the doors move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

Restoring to factory setting: Press
and hold buttonsŒ and‹ si-
multaneously for about 5 seconds until
battery check lamp5 (
page 306)
flashes twice.Global locking using lock button on
trunk lid
1Lock button on trunk lid

Close all doors and press lock
button1.
With the trunk and all doors closed, all
turn signal lamps flash three times. The
locking knobs in the doors move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is armed.
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You can also lock the vehicle using the lock
button on trunk lid (
page 310) or, vehicles
with trunk opening/closing system*,
KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch
(
page 440).
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To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout,
the trunk will open automatically if a SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehi-
cle or in the trunk.

322 Controls in detailSeatsSeat heating*
The buttons for seat heating are located on
the respective door. The red indicator
lamps on the button come on to show the
heating level selected.
1Seat heating button

Switch on the ignition (
page 315).

Switching on: Press button1 repeat-
edly until the desired heating level is
set.
One or more red indicator lamps on the
button show the selected heating level.

Switching off: Press button1 repeat-
edly until all indicator lamps go out.
Level3
Three indicator lamps on
(highest level)
The seat heating automatically
switches to level2 after approxi-
mately 5 minutes.
2
Two indicator lamps on
The seat heating automatically
switches to level1 after approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
1
One indicator lamp on
(lowest level)
The seat heating automatically
switches off after approximately
20 minutes.
off
No indicator lamp on
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If one or more of the lamps on the seat heat-
ing button are flashing, there is insufficient volt-
age available since too many electrical
consumers are turned on. The seat heating
switches off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on again auto-
matically as soon as sufficient voltage is avail-
able.

323 Controls in detailSeats
Seat ventilation*
The buttons for seat ventilation are located
on the respective door. The blue indicator
lamps on the button come on show the
ventilation level selected.
1Seat ventilation button

Switch on the ignition (
page 315).

Switching on: Press button1 repeat-
edly until the desired ventilation level is
set.
One or more blue indicator lamps on
the button show the selected ventila-
tion level.

Switching off: Press button1 repeat-
edly until all indicator lamps go out.
Level3
Three indicator lamps on
(highest level)
2
Two indicator lamps on
1
One indicator lamp on
(lowest level)
off
No indicator lamp on
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The seat ventilation for the driver’ seat can
be activated using summer opening feature
(
page 355).
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If one or more of the lamps on the seat ven-
tilation button are flashing, there is insufficient
voltage available since too many electrical con-
sumers are turned on. The seat ventilation
switches off automatically.
The seat ventilation will switch back on again au-
tomatically as soon as sufficient voltage is avail-
able.

327 Controls in detailSeats

Press switch down in the direction of
arrow3.
The rear power head restraint will fold
backward.

Press the switch forward or backward
in the direction of arrow2 or4.
The power head restraint will be tilted.
Luxury head restraints*
(rear outer seats)Adjustment
1Head restraint side cushions
2Head restraint height
You can individually adjust side
cushions1 of the luxury head restraints

Adjusting side cushions: Pull or push
side cushions1 into desired position.

Adjusting head restraint angle: Grip
head restraint at upper edge of cushion
and pull it forward or backward in di-
rection of arrow2.
Multicontour seats*, rear
You can adjust the rear outer multicontour
seats using the buttons on the center con-
sole.
1To select right rear passenger seat
2Massage setting, gentle
3Massage setting, vigorous
4To adjust position of backrest curva-
ture (lordosis)
5Lumbar region support
6Side bolster adjustment
7To select left rear passenger seat
Switch on the ignition (
page 315).
Warning!
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When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped.


336 Controls in detailMemory functionPrior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should check and adjust the seat height,
seat position fore and aft, and seat back-
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate
control, reach, and comfort. The head re-
straint should also be adjusted for proper
height. See also the section on air bags
(page 45) for proper seat positioning.
In addition, 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 rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil-
dren should be seated in a properly se-
cured restraint system that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.With the memory function you can store up
to 3 different settings.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position the driver’s door:


Seat position and lumbar support


Multicontour seat*: previously select-
ed setting


Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*: ac-
tivation/deactivation


Steering wheel position


Exterior rear view mirrors position
The following settings are stored when us-
ing the buttons on the front passenger
door:


Seat position and lumbar support


Multicontour seat*: previously select-
ed setting


Drive-dynamic multicontour seat*: ac-
tivation/deactivationThe following settings are stored when us-
ing the buttons* on the rear passenger
doors (Canada only):


Seat position


Multicontour seat*: previously select-
ed settingWarning!
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Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

337 Controls in detail
Memory function
The memory button and stored position
buttons are located on the door control
panel.
MMemory button
1 2 3Memory position buttons
Switch on the ignition (
page 315).
or

Open the respective door.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seat (
page 318) to the de-
sired position.

On the driver’s side: adjust the steering
wheel (
page 330) and the exterior
rear view mirrors (
page 332) to the
desired position.

Press memory buttonM.

Release memory buttonM and push
one of the position buttons within
3 seconds.
All the settings are stored with the se-
lected position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold one of the position
buttons until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirrors have fully
moved to the stored positions.
!
Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an ex-
cessively reclined position. Doing so could cause
damage to front or rear seats.
First move seat backrest to an upright position.
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Releasing the button immediately stops
movement to the stored positions.
The multicontour seat* and/or lumbar support
will continue to be adjusted.