2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN ignition

term "sliding sunroof" refers to both types of
sliding sunroof.
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WARNING
When opening or closing the sliding sunroof,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with
automatic
operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof
is blocked during the closing procedure, the
sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.
The sliding sunroof operates differently when
the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof"
section for more details.
The opening/closing procedure of the sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the
sliding sunroof switch was moved past the
resistance point and released, by moving the
sliding sunroof switch in any direction. G
WARNING
The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the
event of an accident, the glass may shatter.
This may result in an opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening

also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly,
as entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to

the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises. Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing i
You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.

This function is available for up to five
minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened. Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point

of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again. 96
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing

When raising the roof, automatic operation
is only available if the sliding sunroof is in
the closed position.
When opening the roof, automatic
operation is only available if the sliding
sunroof is not raised.
The
sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding sunroof. You can open
or close the sun protection cover manually
when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
Resetting Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 96).
X Keep the 3 switch pressed for another
second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully

opened and closed again (Y page 96).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed fully after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open.
i If the front roller sunblind is closed, it
opens first when the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel is raised.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Push or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point

of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again. Operating the sunblinds for the
panorama

roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
General notes The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The front roller sunblind can
only be opened and closed when the Sliding sunroof
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panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed. The front and rear roller sunblinds
can be operated individually.
Operating the front roller sunblind
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WARNING
When opening or closing the front roller
sunblind, make sure no one is in danger of
being injured by the opening or closing
procedure.
The front roller sunblind is equipped with
automatic
operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the front roller
sunblind is blocked during the closing
procedure, the front roller sunblind will stop
and retract slightly.
The opening or closing of the front roller
sunblind can be immediately halted by
releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof
panel switch was moved past the resistance
point and released, by moving the roof panel
switch in any direction. Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To open
= To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point

of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Operating the rear roller sunblind Operating from the front
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WARNING
When opening or closing the rear roller
sunblind, make sure no one is in danger of
being injured by the opening or closing
procedure.
The rear roller sunblind is equipped with
automatic

operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the rear roller
sunblind is blocked during the closing
procedure, the rear roller sunblind will stop
and retract slightly.
The opening and closing of the rear roller
sunblind can be immediately halted by
pressing the sunblind switch again. Overhead control panel
X
To open or close: press button :.
The rear roller sunblind opens or closes
fully.
X To stop: press button : again.
i You
must first open or close the rear roller
sunblind fully before you can move it in the
other direction.
Operating from the rear compartment G
WARNING
When opening or closing the rear roller
sunblind, make sure no one is in danger of 98
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Opening/closing

being injured by the opening or closing
procedure.
The rear roller sunblind is equipped with
automatic
operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the rear roller
sunblind is blocked during the closing
procedure, the rear roller sunblind will stop
and retract slightly.
The opening or closing of the rear roller
sunblind can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunblind switch or, if the
sunblind switch was moved past the
resistance point and released, by pressing or
pulling the sunblind switch again. Door control panel in rear
X
To open/close manually: press or pull
switch : to the point of resistance and
hold it until the rear roller sunblind has
reached the desired position.
X To open/close fully: press or pull
switch : beyond the point of resistance
and release it.
i You can stop automatic operation by
operating the switch again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel or the front
roller sunblind Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel or the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or

the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
! Do not open the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel until it has been reset correctly. The panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can otherwise be
locked in the open position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 3
switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow
=(Y page 97) until the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the 3 switch in the direction of
arrow =(Y page 98) repeatedly until the
front roller sunblind is closed.
X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the panorama roof with
power

tilt/sliding panel (Y page 97) and the
front roller sunblind (Y page 98) can be fully
opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Resetting the rear sunblind Door control panel in rear
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull switch : repeatedly until the rear
roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep switch : pulled for an additional
second. Sliding sunroof
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X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:
push or pull side bolsters : into
the desired position.
X To move forwards and backwards: pull
or push the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints in the direction of arrow ;.
Resetting
The NECK-PRO luxury head restraints are
moved

forwards in the event of a rear collision
in the direction of travel and have to be reset
afterwards ( Y page 56).
Rear seat head restraints G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
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 back the rear seat head restraints
from the front X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button :.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position electrically (outer head
restraints)
X Press and hold button : until the head
restraints have folded into position.
i If a rear-seat passenger inserts the seat
belt into the buckle, the head restraint on
the corresponding outer seat folds up
automatically.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position manually
Only the center rear seat head restraint can
be folded into position manually. X
Pull the head restraint up until it engages.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints in the
rear compartment G
WARNING
When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped. Seats
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If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. The system automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from
level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched itself off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage

is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected. i
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature ( Y page 93). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically

switches to the highest level.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage

is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle. Steering wheel
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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.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
; To adjust the steering wheel height
i Other topics:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 110)
R storing settings
(Y page 113)
R operating the on-board computer
(Y page 373) Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow : or ;.
Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock,
the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles

with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door, the
steering wheel heating is deactivated.
i The steering wheel heating is deactivated
when the temperature in the vehicle
interior is higher than 86 ‡ (30 †).
i The steering wheel heating is switched off
automatically after about 24 minutes. EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system
Important safety notes The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature using COMAND
(Y page 262).
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WARNING
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. 110
Steering wheel
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

To stop steering wheel and seat movement,
do one of the following:
R
move the seat adjustment switch.
R move the steering column adjustment
switch.
R press one of the memory function position
buttons or 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. This could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
! Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature,

if the seat backrest is reclined too
far backwards. This can damage the front
or rear seats. You must first move the
backrest to a vertical position.
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat when the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver's seat moves backwards if you:
R
remove

the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the SmartKey
is in the ignition lock or KEYLESS-GO is in
position 1
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop. The driver's seat only moves
backwards if it is not already in the
rearmost position. Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat for driving If you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock

with the driver's door closed, depending
on the setting, the position of the steering
wheel and the driver's seat will be changed to
the previously set position.
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
R the ignition is switched off or
R the setting is stored with the memory
function.
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered

in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface
is convex (outwardly curved surface for a
wider field of view). Objects in mirror are
closer than they appear. Check your interior
rear view mirror and glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
The

exterior mirrors are automatically heated
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low. Mirrors
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