2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN Lumbar

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 63
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .292
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 293
Light sensor (display message) ....... 293
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 133
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 130
Cornering light function ................. 132
Fogged up headlamps .................... 134
General notes ................................ 130
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Light switch ................................... 130
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Setting exterior lighting ................. 130
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 274
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 274
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 325
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 87
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 6
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 291
Switching on/off .......................... .131
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 118
Luxury head restraints .....................115M
M+S tires
............................................ 386
Magic Body Control ........................... 210
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 100
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 61
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 184
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 272
MBC
see Magic Body Control
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 44
Display message ............................ 283
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 344
Downloading routes ....................... 347
Emergency call .............................. 341
General notes ................................ 340
Geo fencing ................................... 347
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 46
MB info call button ........................ 343
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 346
Remote vehicle locking .................. 345
Roadside Assistance button .......... 342
Search & Send ............................... 344
Self-test ......................................... 341
Speed alert ....................................3 47
System .......................................... 341
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 347
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 345
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 81
General notes .................................. 81
Inserting .......................................... 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 81
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 87
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 327
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 266
Memory function
In the rear compartment ................ 127
12Index

Refuelingprocess (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) .......................... .178
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 347
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 348
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 135
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 296
Warning lamp ................................. 320
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 152
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 287
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 98
Roller sunblinds ............................... 99
Side windows ................................... 94
Trunk lid ........................................... 89
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 292
ROAD SURFACE SCAN ....................... 211
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 99
Rear side windows ......................... 333
Rear window .................................. 334
Roller sunblind of the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
Operating (front roller sunblind) .... 100
Operating (rear roller sunblind) ...... 100
Roof carrier ........................................ 330
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 366
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 433S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 61
Hybrid drive system ......................... 42
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 266
Seat
Adjusting the front-passenger
seat from the driver's seat ............. 108
Multicontour seat in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 117
Seat belt buckle extender
Display message ............................ 285
Seat belt extender
Function/notes ................................ 49
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 50
Adjusting the height ......................... 49
Cleaning ......................................... 366
Correct usage .................................. 48
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 50
Seat belt extender ........................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 313
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seating
Seating comfort package ............... 117
Seating comfort package ................. 117
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 117
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (rear compartment) ........ 107
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 118
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 114
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 127
Chauffeur mode ............................. 111
Index17

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
The 4-way lumbar support can be adjusted with
th emultimedia system (see th eseparat eoper -
ating instructions).
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
GWARNIN G
Repeatedly switching on th eseat heating can
caus eth eseat cushion and backrest pads to
become ver yhot .The healt hof person swit h
limite dtemperature sensitivit yor alimite d
abilit yto reac tto excessivel yhigh tempera-
tures may be affecte dor they may eve nsuffer
burn-like injuries. There is aris kof injury.
Therefore ,do no tswitch th eseat heating on
repeatedly.
Fo rvehicles equipped wit hth eWarmth Comfort
package: th earmres tin th edoor and th ecenter
console can also be heated when you switch on
th eseat heating of on eof th efron tseats. You
can adjust this usin gth emultimedia system
(see th eseparat eoperating instructions).
The three red indicator lamp sin th ebutto nindi-
cat eth eheating level you hav eselected.
The system automatically switches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately eigh t
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately te n
minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx -
imately 20 minute safter it is set to level 1.
Vehicles wit hth eSeat Heating Plus package:
you can set th edistribution of th eheated sec -
tion sof th eseat cushion and backrest on th e
fron tseat svia th emultimedia system (see th
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s

eparat eoperating instructions).
Vehicles wit hth eSeat Heating Plus package:
you can adjust th edistribution of th eheated
section sof th eseat cushion and backrest on th e
fron tseat svia th emultimedia system (see th e
separat eoperating instructions).
Vehicles wit hRear Seat Entertainmen tSyste m
and electric seat adjustment: you can set th e
distribution of th eheated section sof th erear
seat cushion and backrest via th eRear Seat Entertainmen
tSyste m(see th eseparat eoper -
ating instructions).
Front seats
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 1or 2in th e
ignition loc k (Ypage 162).
XTo switch on: press button: repeatedly
until th edesired heating level is set .
XTo switch off:press butto n: repeatedly
until all th eindicator lamp sgo out .
iIf thebattery voltag eis to olow, th eseat
heating may switch off .
Rear seats
XTurn theSmartKey to position 1or 2in th e
ignition loc k (Ypage 162).
XTo switch on: press button: repeatedly
until th edesired heating level is set .
XTo switch off:press butto n: repeatedly
until all th eindicator lamp sgo out .
iIf thebattery voltag eis to olow, th eseat
heating may switch off .
118Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

XPress memory buttonM: and one of the
arrows on adjustment button ;within three
seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat the
steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 162).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button =.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rabout ten seconds after you have disengaged
reverse gear
Rif you press button ?for the exterior mirror
on the driver's side
Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
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 ignition
lock.
Storing settings
The memory function is only available in vehicles
with the memory package.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
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, contour 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 mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
126Memory function
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypage 106).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
(Ypage 120) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 123).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2 or 3within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant storage position
button 1,2 or 3until the:
RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
are in the stored position.
iIf you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. The multicontour
seat setting or the 4-way lumbar support is
still carried out.
Memory function in the rear compart-
ment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
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.
General notes
The settings for the rear seat and the front-
passenger seat can be stored using the rear-
compartment memory function.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton is not
lit, store the rear seat settings.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton lights
up, store the front-passenger seat and rear
seat settings. Both the front-passenger and
rear seat are taken into account with this set-
ting. Depending on the equipment in the vehi-
cle, two or three memory positions can be
stored for the front-passenger and rear seats.
Storing settings
General notes
With the memory function in the rear, you can
store up to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rmulticontour seat: the seat cushions of the
backrest as well as the contour of the back-
rest in the lumbar and shoulder regions
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest if the
indicator lamp in the vbutton is not lit
The following settings are stored to a memory
position, if the indicator lamp in the vbutton
lights up:
Rposition of the footrest for the front-
passenger seat, if available
Rposition of the screen, if available
Memory function in the rear compartment127
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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