2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class height

G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
! 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.
i You can use the rear-compartment
override button to disable the setting of the
front-passenger seat from the rear
(Y page 69).
Adjusting the rear seat 0043
Selects rear-compartment seat
0044 Head restraint height
0087 Head restraint fore-and-aft position
0085 Backrest angle
0083 Combined seat cushion angle and length
0084 Combined seat cushion angle and length X
To select the rear seat: press button0043
repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the
button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if
the indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
X Adjust the rear seats with buttons 0044to
0084.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat 0043
Selects the front-passenger seat
0044 Head restraint height
0087 Backrest angle
0085 Seat height
0083 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X To select the front-passenger seat:
press button 0043repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Adjust the front-passenger seat with
buttons 0044to0083. Seats
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Adjusting the rear seat on vehicles with
EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints 0043
Selects rear-compartment seat
0044 Head restraint height
0087 Head restraint fore-and-aft position
0085 Backrest angle
0083 Combined seat cushion angle and length
0084 Combined seat cushion angle and length
X To select the rear seat: press button0043
repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the
button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if
the indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
X Adjust the rear seat with buttons 0044to0084.
EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints are
available on vehicles equipped with a "Rear
compartment chauffeur/memory package".
Adjusting the front-passenger seat on
vehicles with EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraints 0043
Selects the front-passenger seat
0044 Head restraint height 0087
Head restraint fore-and-aft position
0085 Backrest angle
0083 Seat height
0084 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X To select the front-passenger seat:
press button 0043repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Adjust the front-passenger seat with
buttons 0044to0084.
EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints are
available on vehicles equipped with a "Rear
compartment chauffeur/memory package".
Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode
and long wheelbase Adjusting the rear seat
0043
Selects rear-compartment seat
0044 Head restraint height
0087 Head restraint fore-and-aft position
0085 Backrest angle
0083 Combined seat cushion angle and length
0084 Combined seat cushion angle and length
006B Longitudinal direction of the legrest if rear
reclining seat is installed
006C Angle of the legrest if rear reclining seat
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X
To select the rear seat: press button0043
repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the
button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if
the indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
X Adjust the rear seats with buttons 0044to
006C.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat 0043
Selects the front-passenger seat
0044 Head restraint height
0087 Head restraint fore-and-aft position
0085 Backrest angle
0083 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0084 Seat height
006B Footrest
X To select the front-passenger seat:
press button 0043repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Adjust the front-passenger seat with
buttons 0044to006B.
The footrest can only be adjusted if:
R the front-passenger seat is moved fully
forward
R the front-passenger seat is in the position
for chauffeur mode (Y page 117). Chauffeur mode
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level. G
WARNING
If the front-passenger seat is in chauffeur
mode and the front-passenger head restraint
is folded down, the view of the passenger-side
exterior mirror can be impaired. There is a risk
of an accident.
To have a free view of the exterior mirror,
remove the front-passenger head restraint.
! 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.
General notes In chauffeur mode:
R
the front-passenger seat is moved forwards
R the backrest is tilted forwards
R the head restraint is folded forwards
The front-passenger seat automatically
moves from the chauffeur position back into
the normal position if:
R the front-passenger seat is adjusted using
the seat adjustment switch on the front-
passenger door
R the front-passenger seat belt is fastened
R an occupant is detected on the front-
passenger seat Seats
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head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level.
General notes
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Y page 111).
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front
and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust
the height and angle of the head restraints to
the correct position.
Adjusting the standard head restraint
mechanically With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of
the seat occupant's head.
X To move forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until
it engages in the desired position.
X To move backwards: press and hold
release button 0043.
X Push the head restraint back.
X Release the release button once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly. Adjusting the luxury head restraint
mechanically X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster 0043into the desired
position.
X To adjust the fore-and-aft position
forwards: pull the head restraint forwards
in the direction of arrow 0044until it engages
in the desired position.
X To adjust the fore-and-aft position
backwards: press and hold release button
0087.
X Fold the head restraint backwards in the
direction of arrow 0044.
X Release the release button once head
restraint 0087is in the desired position.
X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
Adjusting the EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint mechanically This head restraint is available on vehicles
with the "EASY ADJUST" or "Rear-122
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compartment chauffeur/memory package"
equipment.
X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster 0043into the desired
position.
X To adjust the fore-and-aft position: slide
the button for head restraint fore-and-aft
adjustment forwards or backwards in the
direction of the arrow (Y page 112).
X The height of the head restraints can be
adjusted using the seat adjustment switch
(Y page 112).
i The fore-and-aft position of the head
restraint is adjusted automatically when
you adjust the seat backrest angle using
the seat switch.
Adjusting the front head restraints
electrically
The height and fore-and-aft position of the
front head restraints can be adjusted with the
seat adjustment switch ( Ypage 112).
Adjusting the outer rear seat head
restraints Lowering electrically from the front
This function is available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Briefly press button 0043.
The head restraints lower. Extending from the front electrically
This function is available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Press button 0043and hold it down until the
head restraints are fully extended.
Extending the outer rear head restraints
into the last stored position
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Briefly press button 0043.
The head restraints lower.
X Briefly press button 0043again.
The head restraints move to the last stored
position.
i If all outer head restraints are already
lowered, they will move straight into the
last position.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint in the
rear compartment mechanically X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster 0043into the desired
position.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow 0044.
i The height and fore-and-aft position of the
rear head restraints can be adjusted with
the seat adjustment switch (Y page 113). Seats
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Adjusting the rear head restraints
electrically
The height and fore-and-aft position of the
rear head restraints can be adjusted with the
seat adjustment switch (Y page 113).
Supplementary cushion for luxury head
restraints
The supplementary cushion is available on
vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
seats.
Only use the supplementary cushion when
the vehicle is stationary. The supplementary cushion is located in the
vehicle.
The supplementary cushion is attached to the
head restraint by three press studs.
To install the supplementary cushion:
X Position the head restraint as far forwards
as possible ( Ypage 113).
X Hold supplementary cushion 0044against
the head restraint and push press
studs 0043into the counterpieces.
To remove the supplementary cushion:
X Position the head restraint as far forwards
as possible ( Ypage 113).
X Release press studs 0043and remove
supplementary cushion 0044.Adjusting the rear center head
restraints Retracting and extending electrically
This function is available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
X
Press and hold button 0043until the head
restraint has fully extended or retracted.
Folding into position mechanically This function is available on vehicles with a
rear bench seat.
X
Pull the head restraint up until it engages. Adjusting the multicontour seat
The multicontour seat can be adjusted using
COMAND (see the separate operating
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Problems with the seat ventilation
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The seat ventilation has
switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation can
be switched back on. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel
0043
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
0044 To adjust the steering wheel height
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 129)
R Storing settings (Y page 133)
R Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 249). Steering wheel
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Activating the HOLD function
X
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Quickly depress the brake pedal further
until 0043appears in the multifunction
display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
i If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated
automatically if:
R
you accelerate and the transmission is in
position Dor R.
R you shift the transmission to position P.
R you depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until 00D9
disappears from the multifunction display.
R you secure the vehicle using the electric
parking brake.
R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake. The HOLD function is then
deactivated. The electric parking brake automatically
secures the vehicle if the HOLD function is
activated and:
R
the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
R a system malfunction occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
If a malfunction occurs, then the transmission
may be shifted into position Pautomatically. Magic Body Control
General notes Magic Body Control consists of Active Body
Control (ABC), ROAD SURFACE SCAN as well
as automatic vehicle stabilization in the event
of a crosswind.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to improve driving safety and reduce
fuel consumption. The suspension mode is
adjusted according to your selection (sports
or comfort), the road condition and the
vehicle load. A multifunction camera detects
bumps in the road surface before the vehicle
drives over them. This reduces chassis
movements.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle
or in the immediate vicinity of the wheel
arches when the vehicle is being lowered.
! The vehicle is lowered when the engine is
switched off. When parking, position your
vehicle so that it does not make contact Driving systems
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