rear seat MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 2014 W222 Service Manual

X
Fold covers 0044backwards.
X Pull adjuster lever 0085backwards and hold
it in this position.
Red pin 0087protrudes from the adjuster
lever.
X Insert head restraint 0043into the brackets.
The head restraint must engage on both
sides.
X Release adjuster lever 0085.
X Press down red pin 0087.
If the pin can be pressed down and is then
no longer visible, the head restraint has
engaged correctly.
X Fold covers 0044forwards and close them.
The head restraint folds into position
automatically.
Moving the front-passenger seat into
the normal position Adjusting from the rear compartment
You can use the override button to disable
this function (Y page 69).
The head restraint must be installed, in order
for the front-passenger seat to be moved into
the normal position (Y page 119). X
To select the front-passenger seat:
press button 0043repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Press button 0087backwards and hold it in
this position.
The front-passenger seat moves into the
normal adjustment range at the threshold
of the area for chauffeur mode. The head
restraint folds into position.
If you continue to hold down button 0087, the
seat continues to move backwards.
or
X Briefly press button 0044backwards.
The front-passenger seat moves into the
normal adjustment range at the threshold
to the area for chauffeur mode. The head
restraint folds into position.
i Further settings are available via the
memory adjustment buttons, if:
R a position in the normal setting has
already been saved.
R the front-passenger seat has been
selected with button 0043.
Adjusting from the driver's seat The head restraint must be installed, in order
for the front-passenger seat to be moved into
the normal position (Y page 119).120
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X
To select the front-passenger seat:
press button 0043repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Press button 0087backwards and hold it in
this position.
The front-passenger seat moves into the
normal adjustment range at the threshold
of the area for chauffeur mode. The head
restraint folds into position.
If you continue to hold down button 0087, the
seat continues to move backwards.
or
X Briefly press button 0044backwards.
The front-passenger seat moves into the
normal adjustment range at the threshold
to the area for chauffeur mode. The head
restraint folds into position.
i Further settings are available via the
memory adjustment buttons if the front-
passenger seat has been selected with
button 0043.
Adjusting from the front-passenger seat
X Press any seat adjustment button.
The front-passenger seat moves into the
normal adjustment range at the threshold
of the area for chauffeur mode. The head
restraint folds into position.
Fully reclined position of the front-
passenger seat Adjusting
This function is only available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
You can move the front-passenger seat into
a fully reclined position. The rear seat and
front-passenger seat then provide a
continuous surface. To do so:
R
move the seat cushion of the rear seat as
far back as possible in a longitudinal
direction (Y page 113)
R move the front-passenger seat into
position for chauffeur mode (Y page 118)
R remove the front-passenger seat head
restraint( Ypage 119)
R move the front-passenger seat so that the
backrest is in a fully reclined position
(Y page 112).
Exiting
To exit the fully reclined position:
R fold the backrest upright to a suitable
position
R install the head restraint (Y page 119). Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the front head restraints Important safety notes
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WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the Seats
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head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level.
General notes
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Y page 111).
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front
and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust
the height and angle of the head restraints to
the correct position.
Adjusting the standard head restraint
mechanically With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of
the seat occupant's head.
X To move forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until
it engages in the desired position.
X To move backwards: press and hold
release button 0043.
X Push the head restraint back.
X Release the release button once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly. Adjusting the luxury head restraint
mechanically X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster 0043into the desired
position.
X To adjust the fore-and-aft position
forwards: pull the head restraint forwards
in the direction of arrow 0044until it engages
in the desired position.
X To adjust the fore-and-aft position
backwards: press and hold release button
0087.
X Fold the head restraint backwards in the
direction of arrow 0044.
X Release the release button once head
restraint 0087is in the desired position.
X Ensure that the head restraint has engaged
properly.
Adjusting the EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint mechanically This head restraint is available on vehicles
with the "EASY ADJUST" or "Rear-122
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compartment chauffeur/memory package"
equipment.
X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster 0043into the desired
position.
X To adjust the fore-and-aft position: slide
the button for head restraint fore-and-aft
adjustment forwards or backwards in the
direction of the arrow (Y page 112).
X The height of the head restraints can be
adjusted using the seat adjustment switch
(Y page 112).
i The fore-and-aft position of the head
restraint is adjusted automatically when
you adjust the seat backrest angle using
the seat switch.
Adjusting the front head restraints
electrically
The height and fore-and-aft position of the
front head restraints can be adjusted with the
seat adjustment switch ( Ypage 112).
Adjusting the outer rear seat head
restraints Lowering electrically from the front
This function is available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Briefly press button 0043.
The head restraints lower. Extending from the front electrically
This function is available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Press button 0043and hold it down until the
head restraints are fully extended.
Extending the outer rear head restraints
into the last stored position
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X Briefly press button 0043.
The head restraints lower.
X Briefly press button 0043again.
The head restraints move to the last stored
position.
i If all outer head restraints are already
lowered, they will move straight into the
last position.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint in the
rear compartment mechanically X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolster 0043into the desired
position.
X To adjust the angle of the head
restraint: push or pull the head restraint in
the direction of arrow 0044.
i The height and fore-and-aft position of the
rear head restraints can be adjusted with
the seat adjustment switch (Y page 113). Seats
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Adjusting the rear head restraints
electrically
The height and fore-and-aft position of the
rear head restraints can be adjusted with the
seat adjustment switch (Y page 113).
Supplementary cushion for luxury head
restraints
The supplementary cushion is available on
vehicles with electrically adjustable rear
seats.
Only use the supplementary cushion when
the vehicle is stationary. The supplementary cushion is located in the
vehicle.
The supplementary cushion is attached to the
head restraint by three press studs.
To install the supplementary cushion:
X Position the head restraint as far forwards
as possible ( Ypage 113).
X Hold supplementary cushion 0044against
the head restraint and push press
studs 0043into the counterpieces.
To remove the supplementary cushion:
X Position the head restraint as far forwards
as possible ( Ypage 113).
X Release press studs 0043and remove
supplementary cushion 0044.Adjusting the rear center head
restraints Retracting and extending electrically
This function is available on vehicles with
electrically adjustable rear seats.
X
Press and hold button 0043until the head
restraint has fully extended or retracted.
Folding into position mechanically This function is available on vehicles with a
rear bench seat.
X
Pull the head restraint up until it engages. Adjusting the multicontour seat
The multicontour seat can be adjusted using
COMAND (see the separate operating
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Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
The active multicontour seat can be adjusted
using COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions). Multicontour seat in the rear
You can use the Rear Seat Entertainment
System to adjust the multicontour seats for
the outer seats (see the separate operating
instructions). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
The 4-way lumbar support can be adjusted
with COMAND (see the separate operating
instructions). Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons 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 the seat heating on
repeatedly. For vehicles equipped with the Warmth
Comfort package: the armrest in the door and
the rear armrest or the rear-compartment
center console can also be heated when you
switch on the seat heating of one of the front
or rear seats. This can be set with COMAND
(see the separate operating instructions).
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
The distribution of the heated surfaces on the
seat cushions and backrests in the front can
be set via COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
System and electric seat adjustment: you can
set the distribution of the heated sections of
the rear seat cushion and backrest via the
Rear Seat Entertainment System (see the
separate operating instructions).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
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
0050
0050Solutions The seat heating has
switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating can be
switched back on manually. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Activating/deactivating The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 171).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
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 100). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically switches to the highest level.
i When the vehicle is stationary, the fan
speed can be reduced automatically. This
reduces the noises of the seat ventilation. 126
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Problems with the seat ventilation
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The seat ventilation has
switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation can
be switched back on. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel
0043
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
0044 To adjust the steering wheel height
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(Y page 129)
R Storing settings (Y page 133)
R Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 249). Steering wheel
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The steering wheel
heating has switched
off prematurely or
cannot be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting. EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you
and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat
and the steering wheel.
If there is a danger of entrapment by the
steering column:
R move the steering wheel adjustment lever.
If there is a danger of entrapment by the seat:
R press the switch for seat adjustment.
The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, they can become trapped,
particularly when unattended. There is a risk
of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised 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 using COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions).
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat when the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver's seat moves backwards if you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R with KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door;
KEYLESS-GO must be in position 1
R with the SmartKey: open the driver's
door; the SmartKey must be in position 0
or 1in the ignition lock (Y page 171)
R open the driver's door when the ignition is
switched off
i The steering wheel only tilts upwards and
the driver's seat only moves backwards, if
this driving position is stored after seat or
steering wheel adjustment (Y page 133).
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
R the ignition is switched off.
R the setting is stored with the memory
function (Y page 133).
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop. The driver's seat only moves Steering wheel
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backwards if it is not already in the
rearmost position.
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat for driving The steering wheel and the driver's seat are
moved to the previously set position if:
R the driver's door is closed and you insert
the SmartKey into the ignition lock
R you close the driver's door when the
ignition is switched on
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
i The steering wheel and the driver's seat
only return to the last set position when the
driving position is stored after seat or
steering wheel adjustment (Y page 133).
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
R the ignition is switched off.
R the setting is stored with the memory
function (Y page 133).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened or the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the
vehicle and rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in COMAND (see the
separate operating instructions). Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. 130
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