2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN warning

Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
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 61).
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust-
ment buttons and become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under the
lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys-
tem.
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection 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 instal-
led. 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.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
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.
!To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heat-
ing should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
Rdo 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 passen-
gers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating materi-
als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when mov-
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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 61).
GWARNING
The front-air bags for could also injure the
vehicle occupants in the front If the front
seats are positioned too close to the dash-
board or steering wheel. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always adjust the front seats so that they are
as far from the front air bags as possible. Also
observe the notes on the correct adjustment
of the seats.
!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.
iYou can use the rear-compartment override
button to disable the setting of the front-
passenger seat from the rear (
Ypage 67).
Adjusting the rear seat
:Selects rear-compartment seat
;Head restraint height
=Head restraint fore-and-aft position
?Backrest angle
ACombined seat cushion angle and length
BCombined seat cushion angle and length
XTo select the rear seat: press button:
repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the but-
ton is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seats with buttons ;toB.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat
:Selects the front-passenger seat
;Head restraint height
=Backrest angle
?Seat height
ASeat fore-and-aft adjustment
The SmartKey must be in the ignition lock and in
position 1or 2, in order for the front-passenger
seat to be selected (
Ypage 162).
XTo select the front-passenger seat: press
button :repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XAdjust the front-passenger seat with but-
tons ;toA.
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or
XBriefly press button;backwards.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal adjustment range at the threshold to the
area for chauffeur mode. The head restraint
folds into position.
iFurther settings are available via the mem-
ory adjustment buttons, if:
Ra position in the normal setting has already been saved
Rthe front-passenger seat has been selected
with button :
Adjusting from the driver's seat
The head restraint must be installed, in order for
the front-passenger seat to be moved into the
normal position (
Ypage 113).
The SmartKey must be in the ignition lock and in
position 1or 2, in order for the front-passenger
seat to be selected (
Ypage 162).
XTo select the front-passenger seat: press
button :repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XPress button =backwards and hold it in this
position.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal adjustment range at the threshold of the
area for chauffeur mode. The head restraint
folds into position.
If you continue to hold down button =, the
seat continues to move backwards.
or
XBriefly press button ;backwards.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal adjustment range at the threshold to the
area for chauffeur mode. The head restraint
folds into position.
iFurther settings are available via the mem-
ory adjustment buttons if the front-passenger
seat has been selected with button :.
Adjusting from the front-passenger seat
XPress any seat adjustment button.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal adjustment range at the threshold of the
area for chauffeur mode. The head restraint
folds into position.
Fully reclined position of the front-
passenger seat
Setting
This function is only available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
You can move the front-passenger seat into a
fully reclined position. The rear seat and front-
passenger seat then provide a continuous sur-
face.
To do so:
Rmove the seat cushion of the rear seat as far
back as possible in a longitudinal direction
(
Ypage 107)
Rmove the front-passenger seat into position
for chauffeur mode (Ypage 112)
Rremove the front-passenger seat head
restraint (Ypage 113)
Rmove the front-passenger seat so that the
backrest is in a fully reclined position
(
Ypage 106)
Exiting
To exit the fully reclined position:
Rfold the backrest upright to a suitable position
Rinstall the head restraint (Ypage 113)
Adjusting the head restraints
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection 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 instal-
led. 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.
General notes
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 105).
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 front head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of the
seat occupant's head.
XTo move forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until it
engages in the desired position.
XTo move backwards: press and hold release
button :.
XPush the head restraint back.
XRelease the release button once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint
mechanically
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
XTo adjust the fore-and-aft position for-
wards: pull the head restraint forwards in the
direction of arrow ;until it engages in the
desired position.
XTo adjust the fore-and-aft position back-
wards: press and hold release button =.
XFold the head restraint backwards in the
direction of arrow;.
XLet go of release button =once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
Adjusting the EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint mechanically
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Problems with the seat ventilation
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The seat ventilation has
switched off prematurely
or cannot be switched
on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers 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 ventilation can be
switched back on.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
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.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
;To adjust the steering wheel height
iFurther related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Ypage 122)
RStoring settings (Ypage 126)
ROperating the on-board computer
(Ypage 257).
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The steering wheel heat-
ing has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be
switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers 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.
This function is only available on vehicles with
memory function.
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 the multimedia sys-
tem (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 driver'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 1in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 162)
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 function
(Ypage 126).
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if it
has not already reached the upper stop. The
driver's seat only moves backwards if it is not
already in the rearmost position.
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Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat for driving
The steering wheel and the driver's seat are
moved to the previously set position if:
Rthe driver's door is closed and you insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock
Ryou close the driver's door when the ignition
is switched on
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO
iThe steering wheel and the driver's seat only
return to the last set position when 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 function
(Ypage 126).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
move upwards when the driver's door is opened
or the SmartKey is removed from 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 multimedia system (see the sep-
arate operating instructions).
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :for-
wards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XPress button ;for the right-hand exterior
mirror or button =for the left-hand exterior
mirror.
The indicator lamp lights up in the button that
has been pressed.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected mirror using
adjustment button :as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
XPress adjustment button :up, down, or to
the left or right until you have adjusted the
exterior mirror to the correct position. You
should have a good overview of traffic condi-
tions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated if the rear win-
dow defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XBriefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
iMake sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
iIf you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte-
rior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be
reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not
fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when
locking" function in the on-board computer.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 162).
XPress button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically
When theAutomatic Mirror Foldingfunc-
tion is activated in the multimedia system (see
the separate operating instructions):
Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out automatically
again as soon as you unlock the vehicle.
iIf the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XPress and hold button :until you hear a click
and the mirror engages audibly into position
(
Ypage 124).
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(
Ypage 123).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
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