2010 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 seats

X
Fold seat backrest ; forward to seat
cushion = as far as necessary for you to
access anchorage ring ?. X
Guide top tether strap B between head
restraint and top of the seat backrest.
X Securely fasten hook A, which is part of
top tether strap B, to anchorage ring ?.
Make sure
R top tether strap B is not twisted
R the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that top tether strap B
can pass freely between the head restraint
and top of the seat backrest
R top tether strap B is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo
compartment cover blind (if installed)
R top tether strap B is positioned between
the seat backrest and the cargo net (if
installed)
i For safety, make sure hook A is attached
to anchorage ring ? beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.
X Fold seat backrest up and push backwards
until it engages audibly. G
Warning!
After installing the top tether strap, make sure
the seat backrest is in an upright position and
is locked properly.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be supported properly or positioned
to provide its intended benefit. That could
cause serious or even fatal injuries.
X Lower the head restraint if necessary
(Y page 88).
Make sure top tether strap B can pass
freely between the head restraint and top
of the seat backrest.
X Install the child restraint system and
tighten top tether strap B according to the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
Children too big for a toddler restraint must
ride in seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not
face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where
a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a
booster.
Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
The child seat must be firmly attached to both
anchors.
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 mounting fittings must be replaced.
Each of the outboard second-row seats and
third-row seats has two LATCH-type anchors
for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat
with matching mounting fittings.
Non-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. 60
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The LATCH-type anchors on the outboard
second-row seats are covered with
upholstery blends.
Information sign
; indicates the position of
anchor :.
X Move the respective outboard second-row
seat backrest to an upright position
(Y page 87).
X Push the upholstery blend to the side.
X Install a LATCH-type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
The LATCH-type anchors on the third-row
seats are blended with covers. X
Remove anchorage ring covers = from
anchors ? of the third-row seat on which
a child seat is to be installed.
X Install a LATCH-type child seat according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection between the child seat
and the body of the vehicle is established.
Child safety Child safety locks
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
Children could open a rear door from the
inside. This may cause serious personal injury
or an accident. Therefore, secure the rear
doors with the child safety locks whenever
children are riding in the back seats of the
vehicle.
The child safety locks on the rear doors
enable you to secure each rear door
individually. You cannot open a secured rear
door from the inside. You can open the rear
door from the outside when the vehicle is
unlocked. Occupant safety
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X
Securing: Press the lever down in direction
of arrow ;.
X Check to make sure the child safety locks
are working properly.
X Releasing: Press the lever up in direction
of arrow :.
Override switch G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55.
With the override switch you can disable the
rear door window switches in the rear door
panels. This can be useful, for instance, when
you have children riding in the rear passenger
compartment. G
Warning!
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the rear door
window opening. X
Activating: Press override switch :.
The switch engages in recessed position. The rear door windows can no longer be
operated using the respective switch
located in the rear doors.
You can still operate the rear door windows
using the switches located on the door
control panel of the driver’s door.
X Deactivating: Press override switch :
again.
The switch disengages from its recessed
position back to its original position.
The rear door windows can be operated
again using the respective switch located
in the rear doors.
For more information on power windows, see
the “Controls in detail” section
(Y page 106). Panic alarm
Example illustration: SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
X
Activating: Press and hold !
button : for at least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X Deactivating: Press ! button : again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle. 62
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Vehicle equipment ..............................
70
Locking and unlocking .......................70
Starter switch positions ..................... 79
Seats .................................................... 81
Multifunction steering wheel .............91
Mirrors ................................................. 93
Memory function ................................. 96
Lighting ................................................ 97
Wipers ................................................ 103
Power windows ................................. 106
Driving and parking .......................... 110
Automatic transmission ................... 115
Transfer case .................................... 122
Instrument cluster ............................122
Control system .................................. 123
Driving systems ................................ 142
Overview of climate control sys-
tem functions and air vents ............. 162
Climate control ................................. 164
3-zone automatic climate control ... 170
Rear window defroster ..................... 180
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ...............181
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 184
Loading and storing ..........................186
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If the vehicle was previously locked with the
central locking switch
R
and the SmartKey is set to factory settings,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a
front door is opened from the inside
R and the SmartKey is set to selective
settings, only the front door opened from
the inside is unlocked
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not
unlock using the central unlocking switch. Tailgate
G
Warning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
A minimum height clearance of 7.20 ft
(2.20 m) is required to open the tailgate.
Opening the tailgate from the outside X
Pull on handle :.
In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The
vehicle must be unlocked.
X Pull tailgate upwards to open. Closing the tailgate from the outside G
Observe Safety notes, see page 55. G
Warning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. X
Lower tailgate by pulling firmly on
handles :.
X Close tailgate with hands placed flat on it.
Once the tailgate touches the latch, the
tailgate will pull itself shut automatically.
Opening the tailgate from the inside G
Warning!
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Children could open the tailgate from
the inside, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
You can unlock the tailgate from the third-row
seats and then open it manually. Locking and unlocking
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Position 1
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
This supplies power for some electrical
consumers, such as radio functions.
i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop button
R once more, the ignition (position 2) is
switched on
R twice more the power supply is again
switched off
Ignition (or position 2) X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice.
This supplies power for all electrical
consumers.
All lamps (except low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp
indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instrument
cluster
come on. If a lamp in the instrument
cluster fails to come on when the ignition
is switched on, have it checked and
replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster remains on after
starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument
cluster” ( Y page 299).
i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop

button once, the power supply is again
switched off. Seats
Safety notes
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control
the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
R seat adjustment
R head restraint adjustment
R steering wheel adjustment
R rear view mirror adjustment
R fastening of seat belts G
Warning!
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest

in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and seat belts are properly
positioned on the body. G
Warning!
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R Adjust

the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly. Seats
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R
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close
to the head as possible. The center of
the head restraint must support the back of
the head at eye level.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
Warning!
The power seats can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury. G
Warning!
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children

be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see “Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. G
Warning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust

the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential 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 intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
Seat adjustment
! When moving the seats, make sure there
are no items in the footwell or behind the
seats. Otherwise, you could damage the
seats and/or the items.
Power seats !
When the second-row seats are folded
forward, e.g. for cargo volume expansion,
the front seats may not be moved to the
rearmost position. Otherwise you could
damage the front and second-row seats.
! When

adjusting the seat backrest tilt and
head restraint height, make sure the sun
visor is folded up. If the head restraint is in
the uppermost position, it could hit and
damage the sun visor.
i Vehicles without memory function:
The seats can be adjusted within 5 minutes
after either front door has been opened.
The counter resets each time
R you open or close a front door
R you insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch
R you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
R you switch the ignition on or off
Just like in vehicles with memory function,
the power seats can be operated at any
time when the ignition is switched on.
i The memory function (Y page 96) lets
you store the settings for the seat position
together with the settings for the steering
wheel (electrical) and exterior rear view
mirrors. 82
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X
Seat fore and aft adjustment: Press the
switch forward or backward in direction of
arrow A.
X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of
arrow ?.
X Seat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow =.
X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow ; until your
upper legs are lightly supported.
X Head restraint height (vehicles with
memory function): Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow :.
Head restraint height adjustment,
manual
This feature is only available in vehicles
without memory function. G
Warning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential 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 intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
With a third-row seat occupied, make sure to
move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the
occupant adjust the head restraint properly.
! Do not attempt to remove front seat head
restraints. They can only be removed by
qualified technicians. We recommend that
you have this work carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X
Raising: Adjust the height of head
restraint : by pulling it upward.
If head restraint : is fully retracted, press
release button ; in direction of arrow and
pull head restraint : upward.
X Lowering: Press release button ; in
direction of arrow and press down on head
restraint :.
Head restraint fore and aft adjustment G
Warning!
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
Package: When adjusting the head restraint,
make sure your fingers do not become caught
between the head restraint cushion and the
monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury. Seats
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