seat adjustment MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463 Owner's Manual

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Roadside assistance ......................... 10
Where to find it ................................ 14
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 16Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Door control panel ....................... 22
Overhead control panel ............... 23OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 26
Start lock-out .................................... 28
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 28
Central locking system ................... 29
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 29
Locking and unlocking ................ 31Choosing global or
selective mode on
remote control ...............................31
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside ................................. 32
Panic button ................................. 33
Mechanical keys .......................... 33
Doors ................................................. 34
Locking and unlocking
driver’s door manually ............... 36
Tailgate .............................................. 37
Locking and unlocking
the tailgate manually .................. 38
Locking the tailgate separately . 39
Central locking switch .................... 40
Automatic central locking ............... 41
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................... 41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42
Tow-away alarm ............................... 43
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 44
Front seat adjustment ..................... 45Synchronizing head restraints
and seat adjustment fore, aft ..... 47
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 51
Seat heater, front ............................. 52
Seat heater, rear ............................... 54
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 56
Seat belts ........................................... 56
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 57
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 63
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ........ 63
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 64
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 65
Airbags .............................................. 66
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and
airbag ............................................ 71
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2 Contents
Infant and
child restraint systems ................ 73
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) .................................... 78
Inside rear view mirror ................... 79
Antiglare night position .............. 79
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 80
Instrument cluster ........................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 90
Trip and main odometer and
sub menu ..................................... 94
Audio systems .................................. 96
Radio .............................................. 96
CD player ....................................... 97
Telephone .......................................... 98
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer ................................. 104
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume .............. 122
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 123Flexible service system
(FSS) ........................................... 124
Engine oil level indicator ............. 127
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 129
Headlamp mode ..............................130
Night security illumination ..........132
Locator lighting ...........................133
Headlamp cleaning system ...........133
Combination switch .......................134
Rear window wiper/washer ..........138
Hazard warning flasher switch ....139
Climate control .............................. 140
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................150
Power windows ............................... 151
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................154
Interior lighting ..............................156
Door entry lamps ........................157
Rear interior lamps ....................158
Cargo compartment lamps ........159
Sun visors ........................................ 161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 161
Interior .............................................162Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 162
Glove box ..................................... 163
Ashtrays .......................................... 168
Lighter ............................................. 170
Floor mat ......................................... 170
Split rear seat bench ..................... 171
Rear seat head restraints .......... 173
Enlarged cargo area ....................... 174
Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 174
Partition net .................................... 175
Loading instructions ..................... 178
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 180
Cargo area cover blind .................. 180
Roof racks ........................................ 181
Brush guard .................................... 182
Telephone, general ........................ 184
Cellular telephone ......................... 184
Garage door opener ....................... 185
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22 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Door control panel1Door handle, pull to open, see page 34
2Memory function, for storing seat, steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirrors, see page 48
3Front seat adjustment switch, see page 45
4Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 78
5Power window switches, see page 151
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24 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 26
Start lock-out .................................... 28
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 28
Central locking system ................... 29
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 29
Locking and unlocking ................ 31
Choosing global or
selective mode on
remote control .............................. 31
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof from
outside ........................................... 32
Panic button .................................. 33
Mechanical keys ........................... 33
Doors .................................................. 34
Locking and unlocking
driver’s door manually ................ 36
Tailgate .............................................. 37
Locking and unlocking
the tailgate manually ................... 38Locking the tailgate
separately ...................................... 39
Central locking switch .................... 40
Automatic central locking ............... 41
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................... 41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42
Tow-away alarm ............................... 43
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 44
Front seat adjustment ..................... 45
Synchronizing head restraints
and seat adjustment fore, aft ..... 47
Removal and installation
of front seat head restraints ......51
Seat heater, front ............................. 52
Seat heater, rear .............................. 54
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system ....... 56
Seat belts .......................................... 56
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 57
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 63Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child seat
installed ........................................ 63
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 64
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) ............................................. 65
Airbags .............................................. 66
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 71
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) .................................... 78
Inside rear view mirror .................. 79
Antiglare night position .............. 79
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 80
Instrument cluster ........................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 90
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu .............................. 94
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45 Seats
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Front seat adjustment
To operate the front power seat adjustment switches,
turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2 (with respective front door open, the power seats
can also be operated with the electronic key removed or
in starter switch position 0).
Note:
If the passenger side seat backrest is set to a full upright
position and the passenger seat is moved fully forward,
the cup holder next to the armrest must be removed
(page 166) and the cup holder in the passenger footwell
(page 167) must be folded closed.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back
reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position
can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat
belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back
and seat belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in an upright position and belts are
properly positioned on the body.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the
driver’s or front passenger door open. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with access
to an unl ocked vehic l e. Uns upervi s ed us e of vehi cl e
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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46 Seats
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Power seat
The switches are located in each front door.
We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following
order:
1Seat, up / down
Press the switch (up / down direction) until
comfortable seating position with still sufficient
headroom is reached.2Seat adjustment, fore / aft
Press the switch (fore / aft direction) until a
comfortable seating position is reached that still
allows you to reach the accelerator / brake pedal
safely. The position should be as far rearward as
possible, consistent with ability to properly operate
controls.
3Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your legs are lightly supported.
4Backrest tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your arms are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
5Head restraint
The height of the head restraint is adjusted
automatically with the seat so that the back of the
head is supported approximately at ear level. Adjust
the head restraint using the switch to support the
back of your head approximately at ear level.
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47 Seats
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Adjust the head restraint angle by hand. Push or pull
the head restraint in direction of arrow.
For notes on inside rear view mirrors adjustment, see
page 79;
For exterior rear view mirrors adjustment, see page 80
and for steering wheel adjustment, see page 78.Synchronizing head restraints and
seat adjustment fore, aft
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the head restraints and the seat
adjustment fore, aft are no longer adjusted
automatically.
To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn
electronic key in starter switch to position 2, move the
seat completely forward and the head restraint fully
down.
To recall the desired seat position push and hold
position button (2 ) un til t he ad justm ent has stop ped , see
page 48 for notes on the memory function.
Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. For removal refer to head restraints, front
on page 51. Whenever restraints have been removed be
sure to reinstall them before driving.
P91.10-2360-26
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49 Seats
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storing positions into memory:
With the electronic key in starter switch position 1 or 2
or with the relevant door open and the electronic key
inserted in the starter switch.
Adjust the seat to the desired position, see page 46.
Driver’s seat:
You can also adjust the steering wheel and the exterior
rear view mirrors electrically for the driver’s seat. See
page 80 for exterior rear view mirror adjustment and
page 78 for steering wheel adjustment.
Push memory button (1), release and push the position
button (2) within 3 seconds.Recalling positions from memory:
To recall a seat / steering wheel / exterior rear view
mirror position, push and hold button (2) to selected
memory position until the adjustment has stopped.
The seat / steering wheel / exterior rear view mirror
movement stops when the button is released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory
button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear
seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check
and adjust if necessary the seat height, seat position
fore and aft, and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should
also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag
section for proper seat positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
ad eq uate con tr ol, r each, operation and com fort. B ot h the
inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted
for adequate rearward 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
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.
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59 Restraint systems
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder
portion up.
The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled
snug and checked for snugness immediately after
engaging it.
Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as
close as possible to the middle of your shoulder (it
should not touch the neck). For this purpose, you can
adjust the height of the belt outlet. Five positions are
available.4 Button for belt outlet height adjustment
To raise, slide belt height adjustment upward.
To lower, press button (4) and slide belt outlet
downward.
Caution!
For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the seat or backrest
into positions which could affect the correct seat belt
positioning.
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