2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS fold seats

Settingthe fullyreclined position ofthe frontpassenger seat (chauffeur mode)
Settingthereclined position
This function isavailable invehicles withthefol‐lowing equipment:
RElectrically adjustablerear seats
RIndividualrear seat without a legrest
You can movethe front passenger seat into afullyreclined position. Therear seat and frontpassenger seatthen provide a continuous sur‐face.
#Putthe seat cushion oftherear seat alltheway back inthefore-and-aft position(→page97).
#Movethe front passenger seat into positionforchauffeur mode (→page100).
#Removethe front passenger headrestraint(→page101).
#Movethe front passenger seat sothatthebackrest is in a fullyreclined position(→page93).
Leaving thereclined position
#Foldthe front passenger seat backrestuprighttoa suitable position.
#Installthe front passenger headrestraint(→page101).
Headrestraints
Adjusting the front seat headrestraintsmechanically
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom adjustingthevehicle settings whilethevehicle is inmotion
You could lose control ofthevehicle inthefollowing situations:
Rifyou adjustthe driver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirrorwhilethevehicle is in motion
Rifyoufastenyour seat belt whilethevehi‐cle is in motion
#Beforestartingthe engine: adjustthedriver's seat,the headrestraint,the
steering wheel orthe mirror andfastenyour seat belt.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryduetoheadrestraints which are not installed or areadjusted incorrectly
If headrestraints are not installed or areadjusted incorrectly,the headrestraints can‐not provide protection as intended.
There is an increasedrisk of injury inthehead and neck area, e.g. intheevent of anaccident or when braking.
#Always drive withthe headrestraintsinstalled.
#Before driving off, make sureforeveryvehicle occupantthatthe center oftheheadrestraint supportsthe back ofthehead at abouteye level.
Do not interchangethe headrestraints ofthefront andrear seats. Otherwise,you will not beabletoadjustthe height and angle ofthe headrestraints correctly.
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Openingtheeyeglasses compartment
#Press button1.
Foldingthefolding table out or in
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfromthe openfoldingtable
Ifyou are driving withthefoldingtable open,vehicle occupants couldstrikeagainst it, inparticular intheevent of an accident, suddenbraking or an abruptchange of direction.
#Closethefoldingtable before each jour‐ney.
*NOTEDamagetothefoldingtables whenmovingthe seats back
Openfoldingtables may be damaged whenmovingthe seats back.
#Make surethatthefoldingtables arefolded in when movingthe seats back.
Folding out
#Openrear armrest1(→page124).
#Pullthefoldingtableforwards and upwardsbyrecess2or3and swing outwards.
#Foldthetable panels apart.
#Tofold in:foldthetable panelstogether andswing inthefoldingtable.
Openingthestowagecompartment in therear armrest
Vehicles with arear benchseat
#Fold downtherear armrest.
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#Toopen:pressrelease catch1and swingthe cover ofthe armrest upwards.
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats
#Fold downtherear armrest.
#Toopen:pull handle1andfoldthe cover ofthe armrest upwards.
Openingthestowagecompartment in therear-compartment center console
Vehicles with individualrear seats
#Pull handle1andfoldthe cover ofthe arm‐restupwards.
Openingthestowagebox inthe backrest intherear passenger compartment
*NOTEDamagetotherear armrest
Whenfolded out,therear armrest can bedamagedbytheweight ofyour body.
#Do not sit or supportyourself ontherear armrest.
Example:vehicles with arear benchseat
#Vehicles withrear benchseat or electri‐cally adjustable outer seats:Fold downtherear armrest.
#Pull handle1andfold down cover2.
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&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen pressingthe EASY-PACK trunk boxin
Whenthe EASY-PACK trunk box is pressedintotheretracted position,your hands maybecome trapped. Children, in particular, mayinjurethemselves when doing so.
#When pressingthe EASY-PACK trunkbox in, make surethatyour hands arenot withinthe sweep ofthe EASY-PACKtrunk box.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
*NOTEDamagetotheextended EASY-PACK trunk box
The EASY-PACK trunk box may be damagedwhen it isextended.
#Do not place any objects on or pressdown onthe EASY-PACK trunk boxframe.
#Do not closethe trunk lid whentheEASY-PACK trunk box isextended.
*NOTEDamagetothe EASY-PACK trunkboxbyobjects
Objects which are sharp-edged, pointed,fragile,rounded or heavy and objectsthatroll can damagethe EASY-PACK trunk boxand bethrown out.
#Do not transport objects which aresharp-edged, pointed,rounded or frag‐ile and objectsthatroll inthe EASY-PACK trunk box.
#Alwaysstowand secure such objectsoutside ofthe box inthe trunk.
#Always observethe maximum permittedload ofthe EASY-PACK trunk box.
#Do not usethe EASY-PACK trunk boxwhentherear seats arefoldedfor‐wards.
The maximum permitted load ofthe EASY-PACKtrunk box is 22 lbs (10kg).Topreventthe boxfrom beingoverloaded,the boxfloor will lowerontothe trunkfloor whenthe loadreachesapproximately11lbs (5kg).
#Toremove:pull handle2onthe box.
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Removal
#Turnrotating catches6outward.
#Lower box1and pull it out of anchorages4.
#Pull box1back out of openings3.
Openingthestowagespace underthe trunkfloor
#Pull trunkfloor2upwards using handle1until itrests againstthe trunk partition.
#Fold out hook3onthe underside ofthetrunkfloor.
#Clip hook3onto driprail4.
Attachingtheroof carrier
&WARNINGRisk of injuryifthe maximumroof load isexceeded
Whenyou loadtheroof,the center of gravityofthevehiclerises andthe usual driving
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characteristics aswell asthesteering andbrakingcharacteristicschange. During cor‐nering,thevehicle tilts morestrongly andmayreact more sluggishlytosteering move‐ments.
Ifyouexceedthe maximumroof load,thedrivingcharacteristics, aswell asthesteer‐ing and brakingcharacteristics, will begreatlyimpaired.
#Always comply withthe maximumroofload and adjustyour drivingstyle.
You willfind information onthe maximumroofload inthe "Technical data" section.
*NOTEVehicle damage from non-approvedroofracks
Thevehicle could be damagedbyroofrackswhich havenot beentested and approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Only useroofrackstested andapprovedbyMercedes-Benz.
#Depending onthevehicle equipment,ensurethat whentheroofrackis instal‐led:RThe sliding sunroof can be fullyraised.
RThe trunk lid can be fully opened.
#Positionthe load ontheroofrackinsuch awaythatthevehicle will not sus‐tain damageeven when it is in motion.
*NOTEDamagetothe sliding sunroofwhen aroofrackis installed
The sliding sunroof may be damagedbytheroofrackifyou attempttoopen it whentheroofrackis installed.
#Do not openthe sliding sunroof whentheroofrackis installed.
In ordertoallowventilation ofthevehicleinterior,you canraisethe sliding sunroof.
*NOTEDamagetothe covers
The coversmay be damaged and scratchedwhen being opened.
#Do not use metallic or hard objects.
#Carefullyfoldthe covers1upwards inthedirection ofthe arrow.
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Openingthe cup holder intherear armrest(vehicles withrear benchseat)
*NOTEDamagetothe cup holder
Whentherear armrest isfolded backthe cupholder could become damaged.
#Onlyfoldtherear armrest back whenthe cup holder is closed.
#Toopen:press cup holder1or2.
#Place a container in orremovea containerfrom cup holder1or2.
Opening or closingthe cup holder inthereararmrest (vehicles withelectrically adjustablerear seats)
#Toopen:press down cup holder base2inthe middle until it engages.
#Toclose:press closing button1.
%The cup holder insert can beremovedforcleaning, e.g. using clean, lukewarmwater.
Removing and installingthe cup holderinsert intherear armrest (vehicles withelec‐trically adjustablerear seats)
Removing the insert
*NOTEDamagetothewooden trim
Thewooden trim can be damagedbypullingoutthe cup holder insert.
#Do not pullthe cup holder insert outfromtherear armrest anyfartherthan0.6 in (15 mm).
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#Toswitch on:press button2repeatedlyuntilthe blue (keep cool) orred (keepwarm)indicator lamp onthe button lights up.
#Toswitch off:press button2repeatedlyuntilthe indicator lamp onthe button goesout.
%Cleantheremovablerubber mat only withclear, lukewarmwater,and clean cup holder1only witha soft cloth.
Ashtray and cigarettelighter
Usingthe ashtrayinthe front center console
#Toopen:briefly press marking4.
#Toremovethe insert:gripthe sides ofinsert1, push itforward and pull it upwards2.
#Tore-installthe insert:press insert1intothe drawer until it engages.
#Toclose:pressstowage compartment3closed until it locks.
Usingthe ashtrayintherear door
Tousethe ashtray,you can place it in a cupholder or hold it inyour hand.
#Fold lid2upwards.
Ifyou are not usingthe ashtray,close it andplace it inretainer1intherear door.
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