2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class driver seat adjustment

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Safety Children in the vehicle .....................70
Child restraint systems ....................70
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 59
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....436
Using the telephone ....................... 376
Video DVD mode ........................... 468
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ...................435
Notes ............................................. 431
Registering .................................... 431
Selecting acategor y...................... 433
Switching to ................................... 432
Saving the crosshair position ..........363
SD memory card Ejecting .......................................... 439
Inserting ........................................ 439
Searc h&Send................................... 340
Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 68
Belt force limiters ............................ 69
Cleaning ......................................... 524
Correct usage .................................. 66
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .69
Fastening ......................................... 67
Important safety guidelines .............65
Releasing ......................................... 68
Safety guidelines ............................. 53
Seat belt guide ............................... 117
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................236
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning lamp (function) ................... 68
Seats
Active multicontour sea t................ 311
Adjusting (electrically). ..................116
Adjusting the head restraint ..........117
Adjusting the lumba rsupport
(COMAND )..................................... 311
Balance (sea theating) ................... 312
Belt guide ...................................... 117Cleaning the cover
.........................523
Correct driver's sea tposition ........114
Important safety notes ..................115
Massag efunction .......................... 313
Multicontour sea t.......................... 311
Overview ........................................ 115
Resetting settings ..........................314
Seat functions (COMAND) .............310
Seat heating problem ....................119
Seat ventilation problem ................119
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 311
Sliding forward/back .....................118
Storing settings (memory function) 124
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........120
Switching sea theating on/off .......118
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..119
Selecting aprovince ......................... 319
Selecting astate ............................... 319
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 428
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 522
Positions ........................................ 163
Sending DTMF tones .........................386
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......521
Service menu (on-board computer) .231
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 582
Coolant (engine) ............................ 582
Engine oil ....................................... 581
Fuel ................................................ 579
Important safety notes ..................578
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 584
Washer fluid .................................. .583
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........232
Menu overview .............................. 287
On-board computer .......................232
Picture (COMAND) .........................468
Sound settings ............................... 295
Setting the air distribution ...............145
Setting the airflow ............................146
Setting the language COMAND ....................................... 30620
Index

X
Engage belt tongue 0003in buckle 0027.
Seat-belt adjustment: if necessary, the
driver's and front-passenge rseat belts
automatically adjust to the upper body
(Y page 68).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the seat belt to tighten the belt
across your body.
The seat belt on the front-passenger side is
equipped with a special seat belt retractor to
secure a child restraint system properly to the
front-passenger seat. Further information on
the "Special seat belt retractor"
(Y page 72).
Information on releasing the seat belt with
release button 0026(Ypage 68).
Seat belt adjustment The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the
driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
R
you engage the belt tongue in the belt
buckle and you then turn the SmartKey to
position 2in the ignition lock.
R the SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition
lock and you then engage the belt tongue
in the buckle.
The seat-belt adjustment will apply a
retraction force if any slack is detected
between the occupan tand the sea tbelt. Do
not hold on to the seat belt tightly while it is
adjusting. You can switch the seat-belt
adjustment on and off in the on-board
computer (Y page 236).
The seat belt adjustment is a convenience
function integrated in PRE-SAFE ®
(preventative occupant protection). More
information on PRE-SAFE ®
(Y page 64).
Releasing seat belts !
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt.
Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill
their protective function and must be
replaced. Visit a qualified specialist
workshop.
X
Press release button 0026on belt buckle 0027.
X Guide belt tongue 0003back to seat belt
guide 0002.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger Regardless of whether the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts have already been
fastened, the
000Fseat belt warning lamp
lights up for six seconds each time the engine
is started. It then goes out if the driver and
the fron tpassenger have fastened their seat
belts.
If the driver's seat belt is no tfastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. The warning tone goes out
after approximately six seconds or once the
driver's seat belt is fastened. 68
Occupant safetySafety

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 38).Correct driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 115).
X Make sure that seat 0027is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 116)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can faste nthe seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position. R
you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 120).
X Make sure that steering wheel 0002is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 120)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrumentc luster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 65).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0003properly (Y page 67).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 122) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X Store the seat, steerin gwheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(Y page 124). 114
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could otherwise become
trapped when adjusting the seat. G
WARNING
Make sure that the back of your head is
supported at eye level by the central area of
the head restraint .Ifyour head is not
supported correctly by the head restraint, you
could suffer a severe neck injury in the event
of an accident. Never drive if the head
restraints are not engaged and set correctly. G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion. 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 travel 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.T his 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 belt 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.
R 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.
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
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, child
restraint system, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
Ac hild'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
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child. Additional information can be found
under "Children in the vehicle".
Ac hild'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. Seats
115Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

!
To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged. i
The head restraints cannot be removed.
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop. Adjusting the seats electrically
0002
Head restraint height
0003 Seat height
0027 Seat cushion angle
0026 Seat cushion length
0024 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0025 Backrest angle
i Further related subjects:
R You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 124).
R If PRE-SAFE ®
is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previouslyinan
unfavorable position (Y page 64). Adjusting the front-passenger seat
from the driver's seat
G
WARNING
When adjusting the fron tpassenger seat,
make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the fron tpassenger fron tair 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. 116
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-G Oremoved 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. Achild's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not move the front-passenger seat
fully forwards if there are objects in the
parcel net in the front-passenger footwell.
The objects could otherwise be damaged. You can use the seat switches on the driver's
side to adjust the front-passenger seat.
X To activate/deactivate: press button0002.
If the indicator lamp in button 0002is lit, you
can access the following functions for the
front-passenger seat:
R seat adjustment
R memory function Removing the seat belt from the belt
guide
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is not in the seat belt guide, it
no longer offers the intended level of
protection in the event of an accident. This
increases the risk of injury.
When driving, always route the seat belt
through the seat belt guide. Both the driver's seat belt and the front-
passenger seat belt can be removed from the
seat belt guide. This makes it easier to move
the seats forward.
Before you drive off, the seat belt must be
inserted into the seat belt guide.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y
page 65).
X To remove: open up magnetic head 0003and
fold the tab up in the direction of the arrow.
X Take the seat belt out of seat belt
guide 0002.
X To insert: fold the tab up in the direction
of the arrow.
X Insert the seat belt back into the seat belt
guide and fold the tab back down. Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the height of the head
restraints electrically 0002
Backrest angle
0002 Head restraint height Seats
117Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

0003
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0003 Sea theight
0027 Seat cushion angle
0026 Seat height
0026 seat cushion length
0024 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0025 Backrest angle
X To adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(Y page 116)0002 up or down in the direction
of the arrow. Moving the seats forward/back
G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when moving the seat. If there is a risk of
someone becoming trapped, press the button
again or press the seat adjustment switch on
the door.
Never place hands under the seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
! Make sure that there are no containers in
the cup holder and no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when adjusting
the seats. Otherwise, you could damage
the seats and the objects. You can move the seat forwards in order to
gain better access to the rear compartment,
e.g. to reach the stowage compartment in the
rear (Y
page 492). X
Remove the seat belt from the seat belt
guide (Y page 117).
X To move the seat forwards: press
the 0007 button on switch 0002.
The seat moves automatically to the
foremost position.
X To move the seat backwards: press the
0006 button on switch 0002.
The seat moves back to the previous
position.
X To stop seat movement: press the0007
or button 0006in the opposite direction. Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can set the multicontour seat using
COMAND (Y page 311). Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
You can set the active the active multicontour
seat using COMAND (Y page 311). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the 4-way lumbar support
using COMAND (Y page 311). Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating Driver's and front-passenger seat118
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

AIRSCARF
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Very hot air can flow out of the AIRSCARF
vents in the head restraints when AIRSCARF
is in operation .This can cause burns on
unprotected skin near the AIRSCARF vents.
Lower the heating output in good time, when
necessary. The AIRSCARF function warms the head and
neck area of vehicle occupants with warm air.
The warm air flows out of the holes in the head
restraints.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button0002.
Three red indicator lamps in the button light
up. The blower starts up after a preheating
phase of seven seconds.
X Press button 0002repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0002repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i The blower continues running for seven
seconds to cool down the heating
elements.
i If the battery voltage is too low, AIRSCARF
may switch off. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
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.
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. Achild's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury. Adjusting the steering wheel
electrically
0002
To adjust the steering wheel height
0003 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 121)
R Storing settings (Y page 124)120
Steering wheelSeats, steering wheel and mirrors