light MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2019 Owner's Manual

The buttons onthe driver's doortakeprece‐dence.
#Tostart automatic operation:pressthebbutton beyondthe point ofresistanceor pull andrelease it.
#Tointerruptautomatic operation:press orpullthebbutton again.
Whenthevehicle is switched off,the side win‐dowscan continue being operated.
The function isavailablefor aroundfiveminutesor until a front door is opened.
%Vehicles with electricroller sunblinds onrear doors onthe left andright:The but‐tonsfortherear side windowsalso open andclosetheroller sunblinds (→page76).
Automaticreversing function of the side win‐dowsIf an object blocksa side windowduringtheclosing process,the side window opens againautomatically.The automaticreversing functionis only an aid and is not a substituteforyourattentiveness.
#When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitethere beingreversing protectiononthe side window
Thereversing function does notreact:
RTosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
RDuringresetting
This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
#When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.
#If someone becomes trapped, pressthebbuttontoopenthe side windowagain.
Convenience opening (ventilatingthevehiclebeforestarting a journey)
&WARNINGRisk of entrapment whenopening a side window
When opening a side window,parts ofthebody could be drawn in or become trappedbetweenthe side window and window frame.
#When opening, make surethat nobodyistouchingthe side window.
#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
#Press and holdthe6button ontheSmartKey.
Thefollowing functions are performed:
RThevehicle is unlocked.
RThe side windowsare opened.
RThe panoramic sliding sunroof is opened.
RThe seatventilation ofthe driver's seat isswitched on.
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Problems withthe side windows
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannotbe closed andyou cannot seethe cause.
#Checktosee whether any objects are inthe window guide.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trapped orfatally injured ifreversing protection is not activated
Ifyou close a side windowagain immediately after it has been blocked orreset,the side window closeswith increased or maximumforce. Thereversingfeature isthen not active.
Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
#Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.
#Tostopthe closing process,releasethe button or pressthe button againtoreopenthe side win‐dow.
If a side window is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Immediately afterthe window is blocked, pullthe corresponding switch again untilthe side window hasclosed, and holdthe switchfor an additional second.The side window will be closed with increasedforce.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Repeatthe previousstep.The side window is closed withoutthe automaticreversing function.
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Operatingtherearroller sunblind fromthefront
#Toopen or close:press button1.
#Tostop:press button1again.
You mustfirst open or closetherearroller sun‐blind fully beforeyou can moveit intheotherdirection.
Operatingtherearroller sunblind fromtherear passenger compartment
#Toopen/close manually:push or pull but‐ton1tothe point ofresistance and hold ituntiltheroller sunblind hasreachedthedesired position.
#Toopen/close fully:push or pull button1beyondthe point ofresistance andrelease it.
Automaticreversing function ofthe slidingsunroofIfthere is an object obstructingthe sliding sun‐roof duringthe closing process,the sliding sun‐roof will open again automatically.The automaticreversing function is only an aid and is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiveness.
#When closing, make surethat no body partsare inthe closing area.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitereversing function
Thereverse function does notreact:
Rtosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fingers
Rduringthe last 1/6 in (4 mm) of travelduring closing
Rduringresetting
Rwhenthe sliding sunroof is closed againmanually immediately after automaticreversing
This meansthatthereverse function cannotprevent someone from becoming trapped inthese situations.
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#When closing, make surethat no bodyparts are inthe closing area.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process will bestopped.
Automaticreversing function oftherollersunblindIfthere is an object obstructingtheroller sun‐blind duringthe closing process,theroller sun‐blind will open again automatically.The auto‐maticreversing function is only an aid and is nota substituteforyour attentiveness.
#When closingtheroller sunblind, make surethat no body parts are intherange of move‐ment.
&WARNINGRisk of becoming trappeddespitereversingfeature
In particular,thereversingfeature does notreacttosoft, light andthin objects, e.g.fin‐gers.
This meansthatthereversingfeature cannotprevent entrapment inthese situations.
#When closingtheroller sunblind, makesurethat no body parts are intherangeof movement.#Releasethe button immediately ifsomebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process isstopped.
Automatic functions of the sliding sunroof
%Theterm"sliding sunroof" alsoreferstothepanoramic sliding sunroof.
By pushing or pullingtheWbutton,you caninterruptthe automatic functions: "Rain closing
function when driving" and "Automatic lower‐ing".
Rain closing function when drivingVehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:Ifitstartstorain,theraised sliding sunroof isautomatically lowered whilethevehicle is inmotion.
Automatic lowering functionVehicles with a panoramic sliding sunroof:Ifthe sliding sunroof israised attherear, it isautomatically lowered slightly at higher speeds.Atlow speeds, it israised again automatically.
&WARNINGRisk of entrapmentbyauto‐matic lowering ofthe sliding sunroof
Athigh speedstheraised sliding sunroofautomatically lowersslightly attherear.
This could trapyou orother persons.
#Make surethat nobodyreaches intothesweep ofthe sliding sunroof whilstthevehicle is in motion.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Thereversingfeature isthen not active.Parts ofthe body could become trapped inthe closing area inthe process.
#Make surethat no parts ofthe body are inthe closing area.#Releasethe button immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
or
#Pressthe button in any direction duringthe automatic closing process.The closing process isstopped.
Ifthe sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing andreopens again slightly:
#Immediately after automaticreversing, pull and holdtheWbutton down againtothe point ofresist‐ance untilthe sliding sunroof is closed.The sliding sunroof will be closed with increasedforce.
Ifthe sliding sunroof is obstructed again andreopens again slightly:
#Repeatthe previousstep.The sliding sunroof will be closed again with increasedforce.
The sliding sunroof orthe frontrollersunblind does not movesmoothly.
#PulltheWbutton downrepeatedlytothe point ofresistance untilthe sliding sunroof is fully closed.
#PulltheWbuttonfor another second.
#Pull and holdtheWbutton down untilthe frontroller sunblind is fully closed.
#PulltheWbuttonfor another second.
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Notes onthe correct driver's seat position
&WARNINGRisk of injuryfrom adjustingthevehicle settings whilethevehicle is inmotion
You could lose control ofthevehicle inthefollowing situations:
Rifyou adjustthe driver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirrorwhilethevehicle is in motion
Rifyoufastenyour seat belt whilethevehi‐cle is in motion
#Beforestartingthe engine: adjustthedriver's seat,the headrestraint,thesteering wheel orthe mirror andfastenyour seat belt.Ensurethefollowing when adjustingthesteeringwheel1, seat belt2and driver's seat3:
Ryou are asfarawayfromthe driver's airbagas possible
Ryou are sitting in an upright position
Ryourthighs are slightlysupportedbythe seatcushion
Ryour legs are not fullyextended andyou candepressthe pedals properly
Rthe back ofyour head is supported ateyelevelbythe center ofthe headrestraint
Ryou can holdthesteering wheel withyourarms slightly bent
Ryou can moveyour legs freely
Ryou can see allthe displaysonthe instru‐ment cluster clearly
Ryou havea goodoverview ofthe traffic con‐ditions
Ryour seat belt is pulled snuglyagainstyourbody and isrouted acrossthe center ofyourshoulder and acrossyour hips inthe pelvicarea
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6Seatfore-and-aft position
7Seat backrestinclination
#Savethe settings usingthe memory function(→page115).
%The headrestraint height is adjusted auto‐matically whenyou adjustthe seat height orthe seatfore-and-aft position.
%Vehicles with EASYADJUST luxury headrestraints:Thefore-and-aft position oftheheadrestraint is pre-adjusted automaticallywhenyou adjustthe backrest angle.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electri‐cally from the driver's seat
Requirements:RToselectthe front passenger seat:the powersupply is switched on
You can call upthefollowing functionsforthefront passenger seat:
RSeat adjustment
RSeat heating
RSeatventilation
RMemory function
#Toselectthe front passenger seat:pressbutton1.Whenthe indicator lamp lights up,the frontpassenger seat is selected.
#Adjustthe front passenger seat usingthebuttons onthe door control panel onthedriver's side.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electri‐cally from therear passenger compartment
Requirements:RToselectthe front passenger seat:the powersupply is switched on
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Thefootrestcan be adjusted only when one ofthefollowing conditions has been fulfilled:
RThe front passenger seat is moved fullyforward
RThe front passenger seat is inthe positionforchauffeur mode
#Adjusttherear seat (→page97).
#Adjusttherecliningrear seat (→page97).
#Toselectthe front passenger seat:pressbutton1.Whenthe indicator lamp lights up,the frontpassenger seat is selected.
#Adjustthe front passenger seat usingthebuttons onthe door control panel intherearcompartment.
%Mercedes-Maybachvehicles:it is suffi‐cienttoadjustthefootrestifthe frontpassenger seat is moved intothe center set‐ting area.
%You can usetherear-compartmentchildsafety locktodisablethis function(→page 60).
Adjusting therear seats electrically
You can electrically adjust onlythe outer seats intherear passenger compartment.
1Height/fore-and-aft position ofthe headrestraint (vehicles with active multicontourseat)
2Headrestraint height
3Seat backrest inclination
4Combined seat cushion inclination andlength
#Savethe settings usingthe memory function(→page117).
Adjusting arecliningrear seat electrically
Therecliningrear seat isavailable in long-wheel‐basevehicles equipped with "executiveseats".Onvehicles without arecliningrear seat,thebuttonfor settingthe angle andfore-and-aftposition ofthe legresthas no function.
Long-wheelbasevehicles:therecliningrearseat is onthe front passenger side.
Mercedes-Maybachvehicles:therecliningrearseats are onthe driver's and front passengersides.
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#Toselectthe front passenger seat:pressbutton1.Whenthe indicator lamp lights up,the frontpassenger seat is selected.
Settingthechauffeur position
#Press button2forwards and hold it inthisposition.The front passenger seat will moveforwardandstop atthethreshold ofthe areaforchauffeur mode.
#Release button2.
#Pressforward and hold button2again untilthe front passenger seat is in positionforchauffeur mode.The front passenger headrestraint willfoldforwards. The front passenger seat will moveforward.
TheTo view the ext. mirror, adjust front-passenger seat or remove the head restraint.display message will appear onthe multi‐function display.
%Ifthe front passenger seat is already atthethresholdtothe areaforchauffeur mode,the positionforchauffeur mode will be setimmediately.
#Savethe settings withthe memory function(→page117).
%You can usetherear-compartmentchildsafety locktodisablethis function(→page 60).
Removing or installingthe front passengerheadrestraints (chauffeur mode)
Requirements:RThe front passenger headrestraint isfoldedcompletelyforward
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#Toselectthe front passenger seat:pressbutton1.Whenthe indicator lamp lights up,the frontpassenger seat is selected.
Settingthe normal position#Press button3towardstherear and hold itinthis position.The front passenger seat will movetothethreshold ofthe areaforchauffeur mode.
The front passenger headrestraint willfoldinto position.
The front passenger seat willthen movefur‐thertowardstherear.
or
#Brieflypress button2towardstherear.The front passenger seat will moveautomati‐callytothethreshold ofthe areaforchauf‐feur mode. The front passenger headrestraint willfold into position.
%You can also setthe normal position fromthe front passenger seat.Todo so, press anybutton onthe door control panel onthe frontpassenger side.
#Call upthe settings withthe memory func‐tion (→page117).
%You can usetherear-compartmentchildsafety locktodisablethis function(→page 60).
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