2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS height

1Blu-ray/DVD drive
2Cigarette lighter→13 5
Socket→13 6
3Cup holder→13 2
4Stowage compartment intherear armrest→124
5Stowage box inthe seat backrest→12 5
Refrigerator box→13 9
6Selectsthe front passenger seat→95
7Switchestherear seat heating on/off→11 0
8Switchestherear seatventilation on/off→11 2
9Setsthefore-and-aft position ofthe headrestraint
→97
AAdjuststhe height ofthe headrestraint→97
BAdjuststhe seat backrest inclination→97
CSetsthe combined seat cushion inclinationand length
→97
DSetsthe combined seat cushion inclinationand length
→97
EAdjuststhe angle ofthe legrest→97
FAdjuststhefore-and-aft position ofthe legrest
→97
GMemory function intherear passenger com‐partment
→11 7
HSetsthe fullyreclined position→98
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If an accident did not occur,the pre-emptivemeasuresthatweretaken arereversed.
System limitations
The system will not initiate any action inthefol‐lowing situations:
Rwhen backing up
The system will not initiate any braking applica‐tion inthefollowing situations:
Rwhilst driving
or
Rwhen entering orexiting a parking spacewhile usingActiveParking Assist
Safely transportingchildren inthevehicle
Always observewhenchildren are travelinginthevehicle
%Alsostrictly observethe safety notesforthespecific situation. Inthiswayyou canrecog‐nize potentialrisks andavoid dangers ifchil‐dren are traveling inthevehicle(→page 48).
Be diligentBear in mindthat neglectingtosecure achild inthechildrestraint system may haveserious con‐sequences. Always be diligent in securing achildcarefully beforeeveryjourney.
Toimproveprotectionforchildrenyoungerthan12years old or under 5ft(1.50 m) in height,Mercedes-Benzrecommendsyou observethefollowing information:
RAlways securethechild in achildrestraintsystem suitableforthis Mercedes-Benzvehi‐cle.
RThechildrestraint system must be appropri‐atetothe age,weight and size ofthechild.
RThevehicle seat must be suitablefor instal‐ling achildrestraint system.
Accidentstatistics showthatchildren secured intherear seats aregenerally saferthanchildrensecured inthe front seats.Forthisreason,Mercedes-Benzstrongly advisesthatyou installachildrestraint system on arear seat.
Genericterm"childrestraint system"
Thegenerictermchildrestraint system is usedinthis Operator's Manual. Achildrestraint sys‐tem is,forexample:
Ra baby car seat
Rarearward-facingchild seat
Raforward-facingchild seat
Rachild booster seat with a backrest and seatbelt guide
Mercedes-Benzrecommends using achildbooster seat with a backrest.
Thechildrestraint system must be appropriatetothe age,weight and size ofthechild.
Observing lawsand legalrequirementsAlways observethe legalrequirements whenusing achildrestraint system inthevehicle.
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Observingstandardsforchildrestraint sys‐tems
Allchildrestraint systems must meetthefollow‐ingstandards:
RU.S.Federal MotorVehicle SafetyStandards213 and 225
RCanadian MotorVehicle SafetyStandards213 and210.2
Confirmationthatthechildrestraint systemcomplies withthestandards can befound on aninstruction label onthechildrestraint system.This confirmation can also befound inthe instal‐lation instructionsthat are included withthechildrestraint system.
Detectingrisks,avoiding danger
Securing systemsforchildrestraint systemsinthevehicle
Only usethefollowing securing systemsforchildrestraint systems:
RtheLATCH-type (ISOFIX) mounting brackets
Rthevehicle's seat belt system
RtheTopTether anchorages
Installing aLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraintsystem is preferred.
Simply attachingtothe securingrings onthevehicle canreducetherisk of installingthechildrestraint system incorrectly.
When securing achild withthe integrated seatbelt oftheLATCH-type (ISOFIX)childrestraintsystem, always comply withthe permissiblegrossweightforthechild andchildrestraint sys‐tem (→page 53).
A booster seat may be necessarytoachieveproper seat belt positioningforchildrenover40 lbs (18kg) inweight or untiltheyreach aheight where athree-point seat belt can beinstalled properlywithout a booster seat.
Mercedes-Benzrecommends a suitablechildbooster seat with a backrest and seat belt guide.
Advantage of arearward-facingchildrestraint systemIt is preferabletotransporta baby or a smallchild in a suitablerearward-facingchildrestraintsystem. Inthis case,thechild sits inthe oppo‐
site directiontothe direction of travel andfacesbackwards.
Babies and smallchildren havecomparativelyweak neck muscles inrelationtothe size andweight oftheir head. Therisk of injurytothe cer‐vical spine during an accident can bereduced inarearward-facingchildrestraint system.
Always secure achildrestraint system cor‐rectly
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death causedbyincorrect installation ofthechildrestraint system
Ifthechildrestraint system is incorrectlyinstalled on a suitable seating position, itcannot performits intended protective func‐tion.
Thechild cannot berestrained intheevent ofan accident, heavy braking or a suddenchange of direction.
#Always comply withthe manufacturer'sinstallation instructionsforthechildrestraint system and its correct use.
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#Turnthe mechanicalkey counter-clockwisefrom positionGtopositionH.
#Turnthe mechanicalkey backtopositionGandremoveit.
%Ifyou usethe mechanicalkeytounlockandopenthe trunk lid,the anti-theft alarm sys‐tem will be triggered.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid openingheightrestriction
Multimedia system:
,Vehicle.îVehicle Set-
tings.Trunk Lid Restriction
This function allowsyouto avoid bumpingthetrunk lid on a lowgarageceiling,forexample.
#Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Roller sun blinds
Extending orretracting theroller sunblindsontherear side windows
Theroller sunblindsfortherear side windowscan be operated withthe buttonsforthe sidewindows.
1Rear left side window
2Rearright side window
#Toclose fully:pullthe corresponding buttonwhenthe side window is closed or is intheprocess of closing.
#Toopen fully:pressthe corresponding but‐ton.
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Seats
Adjusting the front seat electrically
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe seats are adjustedbychildren
Children could become trapped iftheyadjustthe seats, particularly when unattended.
#When leavingthevehicle, alwaystakethe SmartKeywithyou and lockthevehicle.
#Never leavechildren unattended inthevehicle.
The seats can be adjusted whenthe ignition isswitched off.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappedwhen adjustingthe seats
Whenyou adjust a seat,you orothervehicleoccupants could become trapped, e.g. ontheseat guiderail.
#When adjusting a seat, make surethatno one has any body parts inthe sweepofthe seat.
Observethe safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil‐dren inthevehicle".
&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,thesteering wheel orthe mirror andfastenyour seat belt.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped ifthe seat height is adjusted carelessly
Ifyou adjustthe seat height carelessly,youorothervehicle occupants could be trappedandthereby injured.
Children in particular could accidentallypressthe electrical seat adjustment buttonsand become trapped.
#While movingthe seats, make surethathands orother body parts do notgetunderthe lever assembly ofthe seatadjustment system.
&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.
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#Always drive withthe headrestraintsinstalled.
#Before driving off, make sureforeveryvehicle occupantthatthe center oftheheadrestraint supportsthe back ofthehead at abouteye level.
Do not swapthe headrestraints ofthe front andrear seats. Otherwise,you cannot adjusttheheight and angle ofthe headrestraints correctly.
Adjustthe headrestraintfore-and-aft position sothat it is as close as possibletothe back ofyourhead.
&WARNINGRisk of injuryor death duetoincorrect seat position
The seat belt does not offerthe intendedlevel of protection ifyou havenot movedtheseat backresttoan almostvertical position.
When braking or intheevent of an accident,you could slide underneaththe seat belt andsustain abdominal or neck injuries,forexam‐ple.
#Adjustthe seat properlybefore begin‐ningyour journey.
#Always ensurethatthe seat backrest isin an almostvertical position andthatthe shoulder section ofyour seat belt isrouted acrossthe center ofyour shoul‐der.
*NOTEDamagetothe seats when movingthe seats back
The seats may be damagedbyobjects whenmovingthe seats back.
#When movingthe seats back,makesurethatthere are no objects inthefootwell, under or behindthe seats.1Headrestraint height/fore-and-aft position(vehicles with an EASYADJUSTluxury headrestraint)
2Headrestraint height
3Seat height
4Seat cushion inclination
5Seat cushion length
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6Seatfore-and-aft position
7Seat backrestinclination
#Savethe settings usingthe memory function(→page115).
%The headrestraint height is adjusted auto‐matically whenyou adjustthe seat height orthe seatfore-and-aft position.
%Vehicles with EASYADJUST luxury headrestraints:Thefore-and-aft position oftheheadrestraint is pre-adjusted automaticallywhenyou adjustthe backrest angle.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electri‐cally from the driver's seat
Requirements:RToselectthe front passenger seat:the powersupply is switched on
You can call upthefollowing functionsforthefront passenger seat:
RSeat adjustment
RSeat heating
RSeatventilation
RMemory function
#Toselectthe front passenger seat:pressbutton1.Whenthe indicator lamp lights up,the frontpassenger seat is selected.
#Adjustthe front passenger seat usingthebuttons onthe door control panel onthedriver's side.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electri‐cally from therear passenger compartment
Requirements:RToselectthe front passenger seat:the powersupply is switched on
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Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer seats
1Selectsthe front passenger seat
2Headrestraint height
3Seat backrest inclination
4Seat height
5Seatfore-and-aft position
Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury headrestraint
1Selectsthe front passenger seat
2Headrestraintfore-and-aft position
3Headrestraint height
4Seat backrest inclination
5Seat height
6Seatfore-and-aft position
Vehicles with seatforchauffeur mode and longwheelbase
1Selectsthe front passenger seat
2Headrestraintfore-and-aft position
3Headrestraint height
4Seat backrest inclination
5Seat height
6Footrest
7Seatfore-and-aft position
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