Adjusting the luxury head restraints
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/aft position of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow 0044.
i Adjust the head restraint so that the back of
your head is as close to the head restraint as possible.
Rear seat head restraints Folding the outer head restraints up or
down
X
To fold down: press release catch 0043.
The head restraint moves back down auto-
matically.
X To fold upwards: grasp the back of the head
restraint and pull upwards. Adjusting the height of the middle head
restraints
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch 0043and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints X Center head restraint only: pull the head
restraint up as far as it will go.
X To remove: press release catch 0043and pull
the head restraint out of the guides.
X To re-install: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear it
engage in position. Adjusting the angle of the rear seat
backrests
You can adjust the angle of the backrests in the
second row of seats. There are several possible
detent positions. Seats
97Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
X
Pull the left or right release lever 0044upwards
in the direction of the arrow until relevant
backrest 0043is fully released.
X Pull backrest 0043forwards in the direction of
the arrow and allow it to engage.
X To ensure that the backrest has engaged, lean
firmly against backrest 0043.Adjusting the multicontour seat
The multicontour seat can be adjusted via the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
0043
Raises the backrest contour
0044 Softens the backrest contour
0087 Lowers the backrest contour
0085 Hardens the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum sup-
port for your back. Seat heating and seat ventilation
Switching the seat heating on/off G
WARNING
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 high temperatures 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.
To protect against overheating, the seat heating may temporarily deactivate after being switched
on again repeatedly. 0043
Driver's and front-passenger seat Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button indi- cate 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 approx-
imately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock (Y page 127).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. 98
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
Activating/deactivating seat ventila-
tion The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the blower setting you have selected. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock (Y page 127).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired blower setting is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the slid-
ing sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 87). The seat ventilation of
the driver's seat automatically switches to the
highest level.
Problems with the seat heating or seat ventilation Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The seat heating or seat
ventilation has switched
off prematurely or can-
not be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers 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 heating or seat
ventilation will switch back on automatically. 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, steer-
ing 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.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock. Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion. Steering wheel
99Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
0043
Release lever
0044 Adjusts the steering wheel height
0087 Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever 0043down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
X Push release lever 0043up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X Check if the steering column is locked. When
doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft
direction. Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally 0043
Adjusts the steering wheel height
0044 Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment) The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock.
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 101)
R Storing settings (Y page 105) Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 127).
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc-
tion of arrow 0043or0044.
Indicator lamp 0087lights up or goes out.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door, the
steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock, the
steering wheel heating is deactivated. 100
Steering wheelSeats
, steering wheel and mirrors
Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 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.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting. EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, 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 steering
wheel.
Move the steering wheel adjustment lever if
there is a risk of entrapment by the steering
wheel. The adjustment process is stopped.
Press one of the memory function position but-
tons. This function is only available on vehicles
with memory function. G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
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 in the on-board computer
(Y page 219).
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings up when you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is in
position 0047.
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is in
position 0092or0047 in the ignition lock.
i The steering wheel only moves up if it has
not already reached the upper stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
R the driver's door is closed
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched on, the steering wheel is also
automatically moved to the previously set posi- tion.
The last position of the steering column is stored
when you:
R switch the ignition off
R save the setting with the memory function
(Y page 105).
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. Steering wheel
101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
This occurs irrespective of the position of the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it eas-
ier 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 on-board computer
(Y page 219). Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043for-
wards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors 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, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
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. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock (Y page 127).
X Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-
ton 0043.
Exterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button 0044.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior
mirror using button 0087as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
X Press button 0087up, down, or to the right or
left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror
to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically if
the rear window defroster is switched on and the
outside temperature is low. 102
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock (Y page 127).
X Briefly press 0043.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte-
rior mirrors.
Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. Otherwise, the exterior mirrors will not
fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors whenlocking" function in the on-board computer
(Y page 219).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 127).
X Briefly press 0043.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is
activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 219):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again automati-
cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door. Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into
the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding exterior
mirrors: press and hold mirror-folding but-
ton 0043until you hear a click and the mirror
engages in position audibly.
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 102). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
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.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
R Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
R If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
R If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately. Mirrors
103Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if the following conditions are met simul-
taneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on. Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
Using reverse gear 0043
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0044 Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
0087 Switch
0085 Memory button M
X Bring the vehicle to a standstill.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 127).
X Press button 0044. X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the default setting parking posi-
tion.
X Use button 0087to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button You can store the parking position of the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
memory button
M0085. The reverse gear must not
be engaged during the process.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 127).
X Press button 0044.
X Use button 0087to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the curb.
X Press memory button M0085 and one of the
arrows on button 0087within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the
steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set- ting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 127).
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button 0044.
X Engage 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:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
R when you use button 0043to select the exterior
mirror on the driver's side 104
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors