MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2023 Owners Manual

Press one of the preset position buttons b,
T or U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored.To call up: press the preset position button
b , T or U .
The seat is moved to the stored position. A"ser
releasing the button, the front seat, outside
mirror, head-up display and steering column continue to move into the stored position
automatically.
Memory function in the rear passenger compart-
ment
Function of the memory function in the rear pas-
seonger compartment
Operating the rear seat
Rear seat settings for up to three people can be
stored and called up using the memory function in
the rear passenger compartment.
You can save the following settings for the rear
seat:
= Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
= Vehicles with active multicontour seats: the
seat side bolsters of the seat backrest as well
as the contour of the seat backrest in the lum- bar region
= Seat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and seat backrest
Operating the front passenger seat and rear seat
Front passenger seat adjustments and rear seat
adjustments for up to three people can be stored
and called up using the memory function in the rear passenger compartment.
You can save the following settings for the frontpassenger seat:
= Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
You can save the following settings for the rear
seat:
= Position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint= Vehicles with active multicontour seats: the
seat side bolsters of the seat backrest as well
as the contour of the seat backrest in the lum- bar region
= Seat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and seat backrest
The following settings are also stored to a mem- ory position, if the indicator lamp in the

Operating the rear seat via the memory function
in the rear passenger compartment
Storing
Press button 1.
The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp does not light up.Adjust the rear seat using the buttons on thedoor control panel (  page 119).
Example: vehicles without a reclining rear seat
Press the V button and then release it.Vehicles without reclining rear seat: press one
of the preset position buttons b, T or
U within three seconds.
The settings are stored.Vehicles with reclining rear seat: press one of
the preset position buttons b or T
within three seconds. The settings are stored.\bVehicles with reclining rear seat: you cannot
store any settings on the L and C but-
tons for adjusting the reclined and standard
positions.
Calling up
Press button 1.
The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp does not light up.Vehicles without reclining rear seat: press pre-
set position button b, T or U .
The seat is moved to the stored position. A"ser
you release the button, the rear seat contin-
ues to move into the stored position automati-
cally.Vehicles with reclining rear seat: press one of
preset position buttons b or T .
The seat is moved to the stored position. A"ser
you release the button, the rear seat contin-
ues to move into the stored position automati-
cally.140Seats and stowing

Operating the front passenger seat and rear seats
via the memory function in the rear passenger
compartment
Storing
Press button 1.
The rear seat is selected if the indicator lamp does not light up.Adjust the rear seat using the buttons on thedoor control panel (  page 119).Press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.Adjust the front passenger seat using the but-
tons on the door control panel in the rear
passenger compartment (  page 114).Ensure that the indicator lamp in button 1
lights up.
Example: vehicles without a reclining rear seat
Press the V button and then release it.Vehicles without reclining rear seat: press one
of the preset position buttons b, T or
U within three seconds.
The settings for the front passenger seat and
the rear seat are stored in the selected preset
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Vehicles with reclining rear seat: press one of
the preset position buttons b or T
within three seconds. The settings for the front passenger seat and
the rear seat are stored in the selected preset
position.\bVehicles with reclining rear seat: you cannot
store any settings on the L and C but-
tons for adjusting the reclined and standard
positions.
Calling up
Press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front
passenger seat is selected.Vehicles without reclining rear seat: press one
of preset position buttons b, T or
U .
The seat is moved to the stored position. A"ser
you release the button, the front seat and rear
seat continue to move into the stored position
automatically.Vehicles with reclining rear seat: press one of
preset position buttons b or T .
The seat is moved to the stored position. A"ser
you release the button, the front seat and rear
seat continue to move into the stored position
automatically.\bThe preset positions in the area for chau"Meur
mode can only be set when the conditions for chau"Meur mode are ful"Nlled ( page 121).\bYou can use the rear passenger compartment
child safety lock to disable this function
(  page 81).
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
&DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch o"M the engine before
opening the trunk lid.Never drive with the trunk lid open.
Vehicles with rear air bag: Also observe the notes
on the rear air bag .
&WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured su"Pciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi- cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.142Seats and stowing

&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around in such
situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.Observe the notes on the cup holders.
Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag
shuto"M: Objects trapped under the front-
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front-passenger air bag shuto"M or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shuto"M ( page 52).*NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to
body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damaged by body weight.
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
seat armrest.&WARNING !

*NOTE Damage to the stowage compart-
ment under the ashtray due to intense
heat
The stowage compartment under the ashtray is not heat resistant and could be damaged if
you rest a lit cigarette on it.
Make sure that the ashtray is fully
engaged.&WARNING Risk of "Nre and injury from hot
cigarette lighter
You can su"Mer burns if you touch the hot heat-
ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, "Oammable materials can catch "Nre
if:
= you drop the hot cigarette lighter.
= children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter
to objects.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.Always make sure that the cigarette
lighter is out of the reach of children.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe
and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself.
Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-
vise children especially closely in this
area.Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching them.The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
= Do not exceed the permissible total mass or
the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle
(including load and occupants). The values are
speci"Ned on the vehicle identi"Ncation plate on
the vehicle\bs B-pillar.
= The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
= Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
= Secure the load using the parcel net hooks.
Distribute the load on the parcel net hooksevenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load = Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading the vehicle (  page 142).
= Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.144Seats and stowing

=When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 218).\bFor more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

q Overview of the front stowage compartments
1Stowage spaces in the doors2Stowage and telephone compartment
beneath the armrest with charging module for
wireless charging of mobile phones, multime- dia and USB ports as well as stowage space,
e.g. for an MP3 player3Stowage compartment in the front center
console with cup holders, USB ports and
charging module for wireless charging of
mobile phones4Stowage compartment in front of the central
display of the multimedia system5Glove box\bThe rubber mat in the stowage compartment
in front center console 3 can be removed
for cleaning with clean, lukewarm water.
Please comply with the notes on caring for
the interior (  page 415).

qLocking/unlocking the glove box
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Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-wise H (to lock) or counter-clockwise G (to
unlock).

q Folding the folding table out or in
&WARNING Risk of injury when the folding
table is folded out
Vehicle occupants may bump into the folding table and injure themselves.
Use the folding table only when the vehi-
cle is stationary.Stow the folding table before each jour-
ney.&WARNING Risk of injury from the rear air
bag when the folding table is folded out
When the rear air bag deploys objects on the
folding table may be thrown in the direction of
vehicle occupants.
When using the table, deactivate the rear
air bag.Stow the folding table before each jour-
ney.*NOTE Damage to the folding tables when
moving the seats back
Open folding tables may be damaged when
the seats are moved back.
Make sure that the folding tables are fol-
ded in when moving the front seats
back.*NOTE Damage to objects when the folding
tables are expanded or collapsed
Objects such as tablets and displays can be
damaged when the folding tables are expan-
ded or collapsed.
Make sure that the folding tables are
expanded and collapsed properly.
Folding out
\bObserve the notes on the rear air bag.Opening the stowage compartment in center console 1 of the rear passenger compart-
ment.Pull folding table 2 up and forwards by han-
dle recess 3 and swing it outwards.Fold the table panels apart.\bThe table panels can be rotated forwards or
backwards to bring them into a comfortable
position for the vehicle occupants in the rear
passenger compartment.To fold in: fold the table panels together and
swing in the folding table.146Seats and stowing

qRemoving the handset from the rear passenger
compartment stowage compartment
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer rear seats
Fold down the rear armrest.Open the stowage compartment in the rear
armrest .Tap handset 1.
Handset 1 will rise.Remove handset 1.
Vehicles with individual rear seats
Open the stowage box in the rear passenger
compartment backrest.Press button 1.Remove the handset.Overview of the parcel net hooks
Observe the following notes:
= Secure the load using the parcel net hooks.
= Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load. These are intended only as anti-slip pro- tection for light loads.
= Do not route tie downs across sharp edges or
corners.
= Pad sharp edges for protection.
Depending on the equipment installed, the trunk contains up to four parcel net hooks.
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1Parcel net hooks
Opening the through-loading feature in the rear
passenger compartment
Requirements: = The loading "Oap is unlocked (  page 149).
Vehicles with individual rear seatsVehicles with electrically adjustable outer rear seats
Vehicles with electrically adjustable outer
seats: Fold down the rear armrest.Pull handle 1 and fold down cover 2.
The stowage box in the rear passenger com-
partment backrest will be opened.148Seats and stowing