2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE heating

Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
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.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"
(
Ypage 50) and "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 62).
Folding the seat backrest forward
The seat moves forwards as soon as you fold
the backrest forwards.
This makes it easier for passengers to get into
and out of the rear compartment. The head
restraint is lowered in the process and the
seat moves forwards.
XPull seat release handle :forwards and
fold the backrest forwards as far as it will
go.
The seat automatically moves to the fore-
most position and the head restraint is low-
ered.
Folding the seat backrest back
XFold back the backrest horizontally until it
engages.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, this
will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster. A warning tone also
sounds.
The seat moves automatically to the last
position.
Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
The settings for the active multicontour seat
are only activated if:
Rthe seat is occupied
Rthe seat belt is fastened.
Vehicles installed with the Seat Comfort
package: you can adjust the active multicon-
tour seat for the driver and front passenger
with COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
The 4-way lumbar support can be adjusted
with COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
GWARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer
burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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For vehicles equipped with the Warmth Com-
fort package: the armrest in the door and thecenter console can also be heated when you
switch on the seat heating of one of the front
seats. This can be set with COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
The distribution of the heated surfaces on the seat cushions and backrests in the front can
be set via COMAND (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
Front seats
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Rear seats
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Problems with the seat heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The seat heating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
XSwitch 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 heating can be
switched back on manually.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Front seats
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the blower setting you have selected.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired blower setting is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
iYou can open the side windows using the
"Convenience opening" feature
(
Ypage 99). The seat ventilation of the
driver's seat automatically switches to the
highest level.
iWhen the vehicle is stationary, the fan
speed can be reduced automatically. This
reduces the noises of the seat ventilation.
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Steering wheel heating
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo 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.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The steering wheel
heating has switched
off prematurely or can-
not be switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you
and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the seat and
the steering wheel.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by
Rthe steering wheel: move the steering
wheel adjustment lever.
Rthe seat: press the switch for seat adjust-
ment.
The adjustment process is stopped.
Press one of the memory function position
switches. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
ture, they can become trapped, 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.
GWARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
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 (see the
separate operating instructions).
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 driv-
er's seat moves backwards if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Rwith KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door;
KEYLESS-GO must be in position 1
Rwith the SmartKey:open the driver's
door; the SmartKey must be in position 0or
1 in the ignition lock (
Ypage 151)
Ropen the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off
iThe steering wheel only tilts upwards and
the driver's seat only moves backwards if
the driving position is stored after seat or
steering wheel adjustment.
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored with the memory func-
tion (
Ypage 121).
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper stop.
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GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, 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.
The memory function can be used at any time,
e.g. even when the SmartKey isn't in the igni-
tion lock.
Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three dif-
ferent people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rseat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar
region
Ractive multicontour seat: side bolsters of
the backrest, shoulder of the backrest, con-
tour of the backrest, dynamic function level
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec- tions of the seat cushion and backrest
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mir-
rors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides
Rposition of the head-up display
XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypage 108).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (
Ypage 114) and the exterior mirrors
(
Ypage 118).
XPress memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the corresponding storage
position button 1,2or 3until:
RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
RHead-up display
are in the stored position.
iIf you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. The multicon-
tour seat setting or the 4-way lumbar sup-
port is still carried out.
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Setting the airflow
General notes
You can select different airflow settings for
the driver's and front-passenger sides.
Setting the airflow
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo increase or reduce: press theK
rocker switch up or down.
or
XSet the airflow using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
Activating or deactivating the syn-
chronization function
Climate control can be set centrally using the
synchronization function. The settings for
temperature, air distribution and airflow on
the driver's side are adopted for the front-
passenger side.
XTo activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate the synchronization function using
COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions).
The synchronization function switches off, if
the settings for the front-passenger side are
changed.
Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or
front side windows on the inside.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion as soon as the windshield is clear again.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo switch on: press the¬rocker
switch on the front control unit up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¬rocker
switch lights up. The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
Rhigh airflow
Rhigh temperature
Rair distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
Rwindshield heating on
XTo deactivate:
press the¬rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¬rocker
switch goes out. The previously selected
settings are restored. Air-recirculation
mode remains deactivated.
or
XPress the Ãrocker switch up or down.
or
XUse the trocker switch to call up the
COMAND climate control menu.
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function with the Árocker
switch.
or
XActivate the "Cooling with air dehumidifi-
cation" function via COMAND (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
XSwitch on automatic mode using the Ã
rocker switch.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "Windshield defrosting" function using
the ¬ rocker switch. The windshield
heating is switched on.
iYou should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
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Climate control

Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated.The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can also temporarily deactivate the flow
of fresh air manually if unpleasant odors are
entering the vehicle from outside. The air
already inside the vehicle will then be recir-
culated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air-recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
from fogging up.
Activating or deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo activate: press thegrocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in the grocker
switch lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is automatically acti-
vated at high levels of pollution or at high out-
side temperatures. The indicator lamp in the
g rocker switch is not lit when automatic
air-recirculation mode is activated. Outside
air is added after about 30 minutes.
XTo deactivate: press thegrocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the grocker
switch goes out. Air-recirculation mode deactivates automati-
cally:
Rafter approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 41 ‡
(5 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling
with air dehumidification is deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡
(5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function is activated
Switching the residual heat on or off
General notes
Once the engine is switched off, it is possible
to make use of the residual heat of the engine
to continue heating or ventilating the front
compartment of the vehicle for approximately
30 minutes.
The heating or ventilation time depends on
the temperature that has been set.
Activating or deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock or remove it (
Ypage 151).
XTo activate: press theÁrocker switch
up or down.
The indicator lamp in rocker switch Á
lights up.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
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Climate control