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To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating mate-
rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- ers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when
moving the seats back. There is a risk that
the seats and/or the objects could be dam- aged.
i The head restraints in the front seats are
fitted with the NECK-PRO system
(Y page 53). For this reason, it is not pos-
sible to remove the head restraints from
the front seats.
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
R Through-loading facility in the rear bench
seat (Y page 305)
R Through-loading facility in the rear bench
seat (Y page 303) Adjusting the seats
:
Head restraint height
; Seat cushion angle
= Seat height
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A Backrest angle
i Vehicles with memory function: if PRE-
SAFE ®
is triggered and the front-passenger
seat was previously in an unfavourable
position, it will be moved to a better posi-
tion.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 119).
i Vehicles with the through-loading feature
and memory function: if you fold down a
rear seat backrest, the respective front
seat is moved forwards slightly if neces-
sary.
i Vehicles with memory function: when the
seat is moved forwards or backwards, the
headrest is moved up or down automati-
cally. 106
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Adjusting the head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, 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 mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
General notes Observe the important safety notes regarding
the seats (Y page 105).
Do not interchange the head restraints of the front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not
be able to adjust the height and angle of the
head restraints to the correct position. Adjusting the head restraints manually Adjusting the head restraint height
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch :and push
the head restraint down to the desired posi-
tion.
Adjusting the angle of the head restraints X
Push or pull the lower edge of the head
restraint in the direction of the arrow. Seats
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Adjusting the head restraints electri-
cally X
To adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment :
up or down in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow ;.
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 Lowering the rear seat head restraints
from the front
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Press button :.
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
angle CLS Coupé
X Pull or push the top of the head restraint
until it is in the desired position. CLS Shooting Brake108
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X
Pull or push the bottom of the head
restraint until it has reached the desired
position.
i The tilt angle can only be adjusted on the
two outer head restraints. The centre head restraint is only height-adjustable.
Removing and fitting the rear seat head
restraints G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
! Make sure that the rear window roller
sunblind is retracted when removing the
rear head restraints. Otherwise, you could
damage the roller sunblind. CLS Coupé
i
The head restraints can only be removed
if the rear seat folds forward.
X To remove: press release catch :and pull
the head restraint out of the guides.
X To refit: 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. CLS Shooting Brake
i
Before the head restraints can be
removed, the rear seat must be tilted for-
wards.
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch :and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To refit: 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 multicontour seat
:
To adjust the thigh cushion
; To adjust the backrest contour in the lum-
bar region
= To adjust the backrest contour in the
upper back region
? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest Seats
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You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159). Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
Overview :
To adjust the seat cushion length
; To switch the dynamic function on or off
= To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
? To switch the massage function on or off
A To adjust the contour of the backrest to
increase/decrease support
B To adjust the height/depth of the back-
rest contour
The active multicontour seat automatically
adapts the sides of the backrest to your cur-
rent driving style.
Dynamic function The dynamic function adjusts the air cushions
in the side bolsters of the seat backrests to
ensure ideal lateral support at all times. You
can choose between two levels. X
To switch on: press button;once or
twice until the desired level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ;
light up.
X To switch off: press button;repeatedly
until all indicator lamps in button ;go out.
You can select the following levels: Level 1 (one indica-
tor lamp) Standard setting:
slightly increased
lateral support and
slow build-up of air
pressure in the side
bolsters of the seat
backrest.
Level 2 (two indica-
tor lamps) Sport setting:
increased lateral
support and fast
build-up of pressure
in the side bolsters
of the seat backrest.
Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps you to prevent
muscle tension on long journeys. You can
choose between two levels.
X To switch on: press button?once or
twice until the desired level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ?
light up. The air cushions in the lumbar
region vibrate for approximately
20 minutes. 110
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Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat
so as to provide optimum support for your
back.
X Move adjustment lever :in the direction
of the arrow until the desired backrest con- tour is achieved. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the
seat cushion and backrest padding may
become very hot. The health of vehicle occu-
pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of
injury.
Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating
repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches from level 3 to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches from level
2 to level 1after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Seats
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Problems with the seat heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The seat heating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have selec-
ted.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
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
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature (Y page 97). The seat ven-
tilation of the driver's seat automatically
switches to the highest level. 112
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Problems with the seat ventilation
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The seat ventilation has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will
switch back on automatically. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, 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 mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped by the steer-
ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
:
Release lever
; To adjust the steering wheel height
= To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever :down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Push release lever :up 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. Steering wheel
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Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally :
To adjust the steering wheel height
; To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 115)
R Storing settings (Y page 119)Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow :or;.
Indicator lamp =lights up or goes out.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the key from the ignition lock, the
steering wheel heating is switched off. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is switched off.
i The steering wheel heating does not
switch off automatically. 114
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The steering wheel
heating has switched
itself off prematurely or
cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the steering wheel
heating will switch back on automatically. 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.
If someone is trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped. 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 key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended 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 com-
puter (Y page 257).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R with the key: open the driver's door; the
key must be in position 0or 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously
set position if:
R the driver's door is closed and
R with the key: you insert the key into the
ignition lock
If you close the driver's door with the key
inserted in the ignition lock, the steering
wheel is automatically moved to the previ-
ously set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or Steering wheel
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