seat adjustment MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH 2017 W222 User Guide

XTo select the rear seat:press button:
repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the but-
ton is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seats with buttons ;toB.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat
:Selects the front-passenger seat
;Head restraint height
=Backrest angle
?Seat height
ASeat fore-and-aft adjustment
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
XTo select the front-passenger seat: press
button :repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XAdjust the front-passenger seat with but-
tons ;toA.
Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode
and long wheelbase
Adjusting the rear seat
:Selects rear-compartment seat
;Head restraint height
=Head restraint fore-and-aft position
?Backrest angle
ACombined seat cushion angle and length
BCombined seat cushion angle and length
CLongitudinal direction of the legrest if rear
reclining seat is installed
DAngle of the legrest if rear reclining seat is
installed
XTo select the rear seat: press button:
repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the but-
ton is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seats with buttons ;toD.
Adjusting the front-passenger seat
:Selects the front-passenger seat
;Head restraint height
=Head restraint fore-and-aft position
?Backrest angle
ASeat fore-and-aft adjustment
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BSeat height
CFootrest
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
XTo select the front-passenger seat: press
button :repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XAdjust the front-passenger seat with but-
tons ;toC.
The footrest can only be adjusted if:
Rthe front-passenger seat is moved fully
forward
Rthe front-passenger seat is in the position for
chauffeur mode (Ypage 106).
iThe front-passenger seat in the Mercedes-
Maybach must not be positioned fully for-
wards when adjusting the footrest. The front-
passenger seat must be moved forwards from
the rear to the middle adjustment range.
Chauffeur mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection 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 instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close as possible to
your head.
GWARNING
If the front-passenger seat is in chauffeur
mode and the front-passenger head restraint
is folded down, the view of the passenger-side
exterior mirror can be impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
To have a free view of the exterior mirror,
remove the front-passenger head restraint.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when mov-
ing the seats back. There is a risk that the
seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
General notes
In chauffeur mode:
Rthe front-passenger seat is moved forwards
Rthe backrest is tilted forwards
Rthe head restraint is folded forwards
The front-passenger seat automatically moves
from the chauffeur position back into the normal
position if:
Rthe front-passenger seat is adjusted using the
seat adjustment switch on the front-
passenger door
Rthe front-passenger seat belt is fastened
Ran occupant is detected on the front-
passenger seat
Rthe front-passenger seat head restraint is
inserted and the ignition is switched on
Rthe front-passenger seat backrest is moved
backwards or the seat is moved in a longitu-
dinal direction out of the chauffeur area
(
Ypage 108)
Positioning the front-passenger seat for
chauffeur mode
General notes
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 106). Adjust the seat for chauffeur
mode before the journey. Do not remove the
front-passenger seat head restraint during the
journey.
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iFurther settings are available via the mem-
ory function buttons, if:
Ra position in the normal setting has already been saved
Rthe front-passenger seat has been selected
with button :
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 (
Ypage 108).
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
XTo select the front-passenger seat: press
button :repeatedly until the indicator lamp
in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XPress button =backwards and hold it in this
position.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal adjustment range at the threshold of the
area for chauffeur mode. The head restraint
folds into position.
If you continue to hold down button =, the
seat continues to move backwards.
or
XBriefly press button ;backwards.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal adjustment range at the threshold to the
area for chauffeur mode. The head restraint
folds into position.
iFurther settings are available via the mem-
ory function buttons if the front-passenger
seat has been selected via button :.
Adjusting from the front-passenger seat
XPress any seat adjustment button.
The front-passenger seat moves into the nor-
mal 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
Setting
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 sur-
face. The rear-seat passenger can use the front-
passenger seat backrest as a legrest.
To do so:
Rmove the seat cushion of the rear seat as far
back as possible in a longitudinal direction
(
Ypage 102)
Rmove the front-passenger seat into position
for chauffeur mode (Ypage 106)
Rremove the front-passenger head restraint
(Ypage 108)
Rmove the front-passenger seat so that the
backrest is in a fully reclined position
(
Ypage 101)
Exiting
To exit the fully reclined position:
Rfold the backrest upright to a suitable position
Rinstall the front-passenger head restraint
(Ypage 108)
Adjusting the head restraints
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
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Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection 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 instal-
led. Before driving off, make sure for every
vehicle occupant that the center of the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
about eye level.
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.
Using the fore-and-aft adjustment, adjust the
head restraint so that it is as close as possible to
your head.
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(
Ypage 100).
Adjusting the front head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of the
seat occupant's head.
XTo move forwards: pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until it
engages in the desired position.
XTo move backwards: press and hold the
release catch :.
XPush the head restraint back.
XRelease the release button once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint is engaged.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint
mechanically
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:push or pull right- and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
XTo adjust the fore-and-aft position for-
wards: pull the head restraint forwards in the
direction of arrow ;until it engages in the
desired position.
XTo adjust the fore-and-aft position back-
wards: press and hold release catch =.
XFold the head restraint backwards in the
direction of arrow;.
XLet go of release button =once the head
restraint is in the desired position.
XEnsure that the head restraint is engaged.
Adjusting the EASY ADJUST luxury head
restraint mechanically
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XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
iThe 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 elec-
trically
The height and fore-and-aft position of the front
head restraints can be adjusted with the seat
adjustment switch (
Ypage 101).
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Lowering the rear seat head restraints
electrically from the front
XSwitch on the power supply or the ignition
(Ypage 146).
XBriefly press button :.
The head restraints lower.
iIf all of the rear seat head restraints are low-
ered and button :is pressed again, the outer
rear head restraints move into the last stored
position.
Extending the outer rear seat head
restraints from the front electrically
This function is available on vehicles with elec-
trically adjustable rear seats.
XSwitch on the power supply or the ignition
(Ypage 146).
XPress and hold button :until the head
restraints have extended upwards.
Extending the outer rear head restraints
into the last stored position
This function is available on vehicles with elec-
trically adjustable rear seats.
XSwitch on the power supply or the ignition
(Ypage 146).
XBriefly press button :.
The head restraints lower.
XBriefly press button :again.
The head restraints move to the last stored
position.
Adjusting the luxury head restraint in the
rear compartment mechanically
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
XTo adjust the angle of the head restraint:
push or pull the head restraint in the direction
of arrow ;.
Adjusting the rear head restraints electri-
cally
The height and fore-and-aft position of the rear
head restraints can be adjusted with the seat
adjustment switch (
Ypage 102).
Supplementary cushion for luxury head
restraints
The supplementary cushion is available on vehi-
cles with electrically adjustable rear seats.
Only use the supplementary cushion when the
vehicle is stationary.
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limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures 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 center
console can also be heated when you switch on
the seat heating of one of the front seats. You
can set this via the multimedia system; see the
Digital Operator's Manual.
The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-
cate 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 approx-
imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.
Vehicles with the Seat Heating Plus package:
you can set the distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest via the
multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's
Manual.
Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment System
and electric seat adjustment: you can set the
distribution of the heated sections of the seat
cushions and backrests on the rear seats via the
Rear Seat Entertainment System; see the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Front seats
XSwitch on the power supply or the ignition
(Ypage 146).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Rear seats
XSwitch on the power supply or the ignition
(Ypage 146).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Front seats
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the blower setting you have selected.
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Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
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.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:Adjusts the steering wheel height
;Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
iFurther related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Ypage 116)
RStoring settings (Ypage 120)
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
XSwitch on the ignition (Ypage 146).
XTo switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc-
tion of arrow :or;.
Indicator lamp =lights up or goes out.
If you switch off the ignition, the steering wheel
heating is deactivated.
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The steering wheel heat-
ing has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be
switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the seat and
the steering wheel.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by
Rthe steering wheel: move the steering
wheel adjustment lever.
Rthe seat: press the switch for seat adjust-
ment.
The adjustment process is stopped.
You can stop the adjustment process by press-
ing one of the memory function's position but-
tons. This function is only available on vehicles
with memory function.
GWARNING
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
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
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 the multimedia sys-
tem (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
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:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Rwith the start/stop button: open the driv-
er's door; the ignition must be switched off
Rwith the SmartKey: open the driver's door;
the SmartKey must be in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 145)
iThe steering wheel only tilts upwards and
the driver's seat only moves backwards if the
driving position is stored after the seat or
steering column has been adjusted.
The last position of the steering wheel or seat is
stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored with the memory function
(Ypage 120).
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if it
has not already reached the upper stop. The
driver's seat only moves backwards if it is not
already in the rearmost position.
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Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, 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.
The memory function can be used at any time,
even if the power supply is switched off.
Storing settings
The memory function is only available in vehicles
with the memory package.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people. The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rseat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar region
Ractive multicontour seat: side bolsters of the
backrest, shoulder of the backrest, contour of
the backrest, dynamic function level
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Rposition of the head-up display
XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypage 101).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
(Ypage 115) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 117).
XPress memory button Mand then press one of
the memory position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant memory position
button 1,2or 3until the following compo-
nents are in the saved position:
RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
RHead-up Display
iIf you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. Adjustment of
the active multicontour seat or the 4-way lum-
bar support is still carried out.
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Memory function in the rear compart-
ment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, 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.
General notes
The settings for the rear seat and the front-
passenger seat can be stored using the rear-
compartment memory function.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton is not
lit, store the rear seat settings.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton lights
up, store the front-passenger seat and rear
seat settings. Both the front-passenger and
rear seat are taken into account with this set-
ting. Depending on the equipment in the vehi-
cle, two or three memory positions can be
stored for the front-passenger and rear seats.
Storing settings
General notes
With the memory function in the rear, you can
store up to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people. The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Ractive multicontour seat: the seat cushions of
the backrest as well as the contour of the
backrest in the lumbar and shoulder regions
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest if the
indicator lamp in the
vbutton is not lit
The following settings are also stored to a mem-
ory position, if the indicator lamp in the v
button is lit:
Rposition of the footrest for the front-
passenger seat, if available
Rposition of the screen, if available
Vehicles without rear reclining seat
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
Selects rear-compartment seat
XPress the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seat accordingly
(Ypage 102).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2or 3within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position.
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