2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 Owner's Manual

or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWarning!
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
You can adjust the lumbar support,
multicontour seats for driver and front
passenger, as well as drive-dynamic
multicontour seats using COMAND
(Y page 216).
! 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
Front power seats
iIf PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the
front passenger’s seat and/or rear power
seats will be moved to a more favorable
seat position.
iYou can store the settings for the seat
position with the memory function
(Y page 297).
XHead restraint height: Press the switch
up or down in direction of arrow :.
XSeat height: Press the switch up or down
in direction of arrow ;.
XSeat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or
down in direction of arrow = until your
upper legs are lightly supported.
XSeat cushion depth: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of
arrow ? until your legs are supported
comfortably.
XSeat fore and aft: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of arrow
A.
iWhen moving the seat fore or aft, the head
restraints may readjust automatically.
XSeat backrest tilt: Press the switch
forward or backward in direction of arrow
B.
Rear power seats (rear outer seats)
:Seat cushion tilt;Seat backrest tilt=Folding head restraint up and down
(Y page 291)
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XAdjust the seat using seat
switches :, ; and A.
Adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat/rear
GWarning!
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver.
Make sure no one is caught or injured while
the seat is being adjusted.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch
or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed
from the vehicle, the power seats can be
operated. 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.
! Do not move the front passenger seat
completely forward if objects are stored in
the parcel net in the front passenger-side
footwell. Items in the net may be damaged.
Adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat
You can adjust the front passenger seat using
the seat switches on the driver’s side.
XPress button :.When the indicator lamp in button : is on,
you can operate the following features of the
front passenger seat:
Rseat adjustment
Rseat heating/ventilation
Rmemory function
Setting front passenger seat position
from rear
The button is located on the right rear
passenger door.
XPress button : to adjust the front
passenger seat.
The indicator lamp in button : comes on.
XAdjust front passenger seat using seat
switches ;, =, ? and A.
XTo adjust right rear passenger seat, press
button : again.
The indicator lamp in button : goes out.
iThe front passenger seat cannot be
adjusted from the rear when the override
switch is activated (Y page 61).
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Head restraint fore and aft adjustment XPush or pull on the upper edge of the head
restraint cushion to the desired position.
Comfort head restraint
GWarning!
When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped.
You can adjust the side cushions of the head
restraints individually.
XAdjusting side cushions: Pull or push side
cushions : into desired position.
XAdjusting forward or backward: Pull or
push head restraint in direction of
arrow ;.
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle. When entering and
exiting the vehicle, the driver’s seat moves to
its most rearward position. The steering
wheel moves to its uppermost position.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated
the steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver’s seat moves to its most rearward
position
Rwhen you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch,
or
Rwhen you open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1
or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
position 1
The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched
on or off in the Vehicle menu of the
COMAND system (Y page 208).
GWarning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/
exit feature is activated.
To stop seat/steering wheel movement, do
one of the following:
RPress seat adjustment switch.
RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk.
RPress one of the memory position buttons
or the memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not activate the easy-entry/exit
feature if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move the seat backrest to an upright
position.
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The steering wheel and driver’s seat will
return to their last set memory position or a
factory-set maximum forward position
R when you close the driver’s door with the
ignition switched on
R when you insert the SmartKey into the
starter switch
R when you press the KEYLESS-GO start/
stop button once with the driver’s door
closed
i For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will
not return to its last set position if the
system recognizes the last set position as
an extreme forward position. Instead, the
driver’s seat will remain at or move to a
factory-set maximum forward position. To
again fully return the driver’s seat to your
last set position or to memory position,
adjust the seat to the desired position or
press and hold the respective memory
position button ( Y page 297).
i The last set driver’s seat and steering
wheel positions are stored when the
ignition is switched off and the position is
stored in memory.
i If the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the
steering wheel will not move.
If the current seat position is within a
factory-set position range and the system
recognizes the current seat position to be
rearward enough for easy entry and exit,
the driver’s seat will not move to the rear.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted
briefly when the engine is started.GWarning!
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All driver’s seat and steering wheel
adjustments must be completed before
setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with
the driver’s seat/steering wheel still
adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Crash-responsive exit aid
When you open the driver’s door after an
accident has occurred, the steering column
moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the
starter switch is insignificant. This function
facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle
occupants.
The crash-responsive exit aid can only be
triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated via the control system.
Rear seat head restraints
GWarning!
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
GWarning!
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way 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.
With a rear 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 drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints installed when the rear seats are
occupied. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
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GWarning!
Make sure the rear seat head restraints
engage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise their protective function cannot be
ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported in
the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat
occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
Folding rear seat head restraints back
The rear seat head restraints and the rear
seat power head restraints can be folded
backward for increased visibility.
XSwitch on the ignition.XPress head restraint release switch : in
the front center console briefly.
The head restraints will fold backward.
Placing rear seat head restraints
upright
XPull the head restraint forward until it locks
into position.
Placing power rear seat head restraints
upright (rear outer seats)
iWhen you fasten your seat belt in the rear,
the respective rear outer seat head
restraint places upright automatically.
XSwitch on the ignition.XPress and hold head restraint release
switch : (Y page 291) in the front center
console.
The rear seat head restraints will fold up.
XPull the rear center seat head restraint
upright manually until it locks into position.
Power rear seat head restraints (rear
outer seats)
XPress switch up in direction of arrow :.
The head restraint will move to an upright
position.
XPress switch down in direction of arrow
=.
The head restraint will fold down.
XPress the switch forward or backward in
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The head restraint will be tilted.
Comfort rear seat head restraints (rear
outer seats)
GWarning!
When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
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mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped.
XAdjusting side cushions: Pull or push side
cushions : into desired position.
XAdjusting head restraint angle: Push or
pull on the lower edge of the head restraint
cushion in direction of arrow ;.
Seat ventilation
The blue indicator lamps in seat ventilation
button : come on to show which ventilation
level you have selected.
iThe seat ventilation for the driver’s seat
can be activated using the summer opening
feature (Y page 309).
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press seat ventilation
button : repeatedly until the desired
ventilation level is set.
XSwitching off: Press seat ventilation
button : repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.
Seat heating
The red indicator lamps in front or rear seat
heating button : come on to show which
heating level you have selected.
The seat heating switches from level 3 (high)
to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes.
The seat heating switches from level 2 to level
1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes.
After approximately 20 minutes in level 1, the
seat heating switches off automatically.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press respective seat
heating button : repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
One or more red indicator lamps in
respective seat heating button : show the
selected heating level.
XSwitching off: Press respective seat
heating button : repeatedly until all
indicator lamps go out.
If there is insufficient voltage the seat heating
switches off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on again
automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is
available.
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Multicontour seats, rear
You can adjust the rear outer multicontour
seats using the buttons on the center
console.
XSelecting a seat: Press rocker switch :
or C forward or backward.
The indicator lamp in the selected rocker
switch lights up for a short while.
Gentle massage
XSwitching on: Press rocker switch ;
forward.
XSwitching off: Pull rocker switch ;
backward.
Vigorous massage
XSwitching on: Press rocker switch =
forward.
XSwitching off: Pull rocker switch =
backward.
Position of seat backrest curvature
XMoving upward: Press rocker switch ?
forward.
XMoving downward: Pull rocker switch ?
backward.
Lumbar region supportXSelecting greater curvature: Press
rocker switch A forward.
XSelecting less curvature: Pull rocker
switch A backward.
Side bolster adjustment
XReducing width: Press rocker switch B
forward.
XIncreasing width: Pull rocker switch B
backward.
Multifunction steering wheel
Safety notes
GWarning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature 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.
Make sure
Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
Ryou can move your legs freely
Rall displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible
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Steering wheel adjustmentXAdjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows :.
XAdjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows ;.
iThe memory function (Y page 297) lets
you store the settings for the steering
wheel together with the settings for the
seat position and the exterior rear view
mirrors.
Heated steering wheel
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Turn switch at the tip of the
stalk in direction of arrow :.
Indicator lamp = comes on.
iThe steering wheel heating will not switch
on, when the temperature of the vehicle
interior is above 86‡ (30†).
XSwitching off: Turn switch at the tip of
stalk in direction of arrow ;.
Indicator lamp = goes out.
iIndicator lamp = flashes or goes out in
case of power surge or undervoltage or if
the steering wheel heating malfunctions.
iThe steering wheel heating switches off
automatically when you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch or, on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you
switch off the ignition and open the driver’s
door.
The steering wheel heating switches off
automatically:
Rwhen you remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch
Ron vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you
switch off the ignition and open the
driver’s door
Rwhen the temperature of the vehicle
interior is above 86‡ (30†)
Rafter approximately 24 minutes
For more information on the steering wheel,
see “Multifunction steering wheel”
(Y page 221).
Mirrors
Notes
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a good
view of the road and traffic conditions.
Interior rear view mirror
XAdjust the interior rear view mirror
manually.
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