MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2006 W463 Owner's Manual

100 Controls in detail
Seats
For more information on seat adjustment,
see the “Getting started” section
(
page 37).
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be
switched on or off, see “Activating
easy-entry/exit feature” (
page 143).
When the SmartKey is inserted in the start-
er switch and the driver’s door is closed,
the steering wheel returns to the last set
position.When exiting the vehicle with the
easy-entry/exit feature activated, the
steering wheel tilts upwards when you

remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch,
or

open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch
position0or1.
Warning!G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, do one of
the following

Move steering column lever
(
page 40).

Press memory position switch
(
page 108).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door an un-
intentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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If the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position,
the steering wheel will no longer be
able to move upward when the
easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

101 Controls in detail
Seats
When entering the vehicle, with the
easy-entry/exit feature activated, the
steering wheel will return to its last set po-
sition when you

close the driver’s door with the ignition
switched on,
or

insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch with the driver’s door closed.Removing and installing front seat
head restraints
For more information on head restraint ad-
justment, see the “Getting started” section
(
page 39).
Front seat head restraints
1Switch
Removing front seat head restraint
Press switch1 upwards and hold until
the head restraint is fully extended.
Pull head restraint out.
Warning!G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the head re-
straint supports the back of the head at eye
level. This will reduce the potential for injury
to the head and neck in the event of an ac-
cident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.
Do not interchange head restraints from
front and rear seat.
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Tilt the seat backrest rearward for eas-
ier removal and installation of the head
restraints.

102 Controls in detail
Seats
Installing front seat head restraint
Press switch1 upwards and hold for
about five seconds.
Press the head restraint down until it
engages.
Adjust head restraint to the desired
position.Synchronizing head restraints and seat
adjustment fore and aft for front seats
If the power supply was interrupted (bat-
tery disconnected or discharged), the head
restraints and the seat adjustment fore
and aft are no longer adjusted
automatically.
The head restraints and the seat adjust-
ment fore and aft must be resynchronized:
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
Move the seat completely forward
(
page 38) and the head restraint fully
down (
page 39) and hold the switch-
es for approximately one second.
Rear seat head restraints
Warning!G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.

103 Controls in detail
Seats
Head restraint height
Manually adjust the height of the head re-
straint.
Push or pull on the head restraint.Removing and installing rear seat head
restraintsRemoving rear seat head restraints
Pull out head restraint with both hands.
Installing rear seat head restraints
Insert the head restraint and push it
down to the stop.
Ensure proper head restraint positioning
(
page 39).
Warning!G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.
Do not interchange head restraints from
front and rear seat.
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The head restraint(s) should be stored
in a secure place.

104 Controls in detail
Seats
Multicontour seat*
The multicontour seat has a movable seat
cushion and inflatable air cushions built
into the seat backrest to provide additional
lumbar and side support.
The seat cushion movement and amount of
seat backrest cushion height and curva-
ture can be continuously varied with regu-
lators on the right side of the seat after
switching on ignition (
page 35).
1Seat cushion length
2Backrest bottom
3Backrest center
4Backrest side bolsters
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
Seat cushion length
Adjust the seat cushion to the length of
your upper leg using switch1.
Backrest contour
Adjust the contour of the backrest to
the desired position using switches2
and 3.
Backrest side bolsters
Adjust the backrest side bolsters so
that they provide good lateral support
using switch4.
Heated seats
Driver’s and front passenger seats
The switch is located in the center console.
1Normal heating
2Rapid heating
Switch on the ignition (page 35).

105 Controls in detail
Seats
Switching on seat heating
Press upper switch position1.
A red indicator lamp on the switch
comes on.
Switching off seat heating
Press upper switch position1 again.Switching on rapid seat heating
Press lower switch position2.
Both red indicator lamps on the switch
come on.Switching off rapid seat heatingPress lower switch position2 again.
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The seat heater will automatically
switch off after approximately
30 minutes.
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The system switches over to normal
heating mode after approximately
five minutes. Only one indicator lamp
remains lit.
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If one or both of the lamps on the seat
heater switch are flashing, there is in-
sufficient voltage available since too
many electrical consumers are turned
on. The seat heater switches off auto-
matically.
The seat heater will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.

106 Controls in detail
Seats
Rear seats
The switch is located on the B (center) pil-
lar.
1Normal heating
2Rapid heating
Switch on the ignition (page 35).Switching on seat heating
Press upper switch position1.
A red indicator lamp on the switch
comes on.
Switching off seat heating
Press upper switch position1 again.Switching on rapid seat heating
Press lower switch position2.
Both red indicator lamps on the switch
come on.
Switching off rapid seat heating
Press lower switch position2 again.
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The seat heater will automatically
switch off after approximately
30 minutes.
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The system switches over to normal
heating mode after approximately
5 minutes. Only one indicator lamp re-
mains lit.
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If one or both of the lamps on the seat
heater switch are flashing, there is in-
sufficient voltage available since too
many electrical consumers are turned
on. The seat heater switches off auto-
matically.
The seat heater will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.

107 Controls in detail
Memory function
Memory function
The memory button and stored position
switch are located on the door.
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat and seat backrest posi-
tion, head restraint position

Steering wheel position

Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
position

Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror positionThe following settings are not key-depen-
dent. They are stored when using the but-
tons on the front passenger door:

Front passenger seat and backrest po-
sition, head restraint position.
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired
(
page 144).
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Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to
ensure adequate control, reach and
comfort. The head restraint should also
be adjusted for proper height. See also
the section on airbags (
page 63) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
exterior rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

108 Controls in detail
Memory function
1Memory button
2Stored position buttons
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
or
Open the respective door and insert
the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the de-
sired position (
page 37).
Press memory button1.
Release memory button and push posi-
tion button2 within three seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold position button2 until
the seat, steering wheel and rear view
mirrors have fully moved to the stored
positions.
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Releasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.
Warning!G
Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion.

109 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gearR.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position” (
page 164).
1Adjustment button
2Driver’s side mirror
3Passenger-side mirror
4Memory button
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
Press button3.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror is selected.
Adjust the exterior rear view mirror
with button1 so that you see the rear
wheel and the curb.
Press memory button4 on the door.
Within three seconds, press bottom of
adjustment button1 above the exteri-
or lamp switch.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
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You can store a parking position for the
passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror for each SmartKey using the memo-
ry switch.
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If the mirror does move, repeat the
above steps. After the setting is stored
you can move the mirror again.