MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN 2013 Owners Manual

being injured by the opening or closing
procedure.
The rear roller sunblind is equipped with
automatic
operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the rear roller
sunblind is blocked during the closing
procedure, the rear roller sunblind will stop
and retract slightly.
The opening or closing of the rear roller
sunblind can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunblind switch or, if the
sunblind switch was moved past the
resistance point and released, by pressing or
pulling the sunblind switch again. Door control panel in rear
X
To open/close manually: press or pull
switch : to the point of resistance and
hold it until the rear roller sunblind has
reached the desired position.
X To open/close fully: press or pull
switch : beyond the point of resistance
and release it.
i You can stop automatic operation by
operating the switch again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel or the front
roller sunblind Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel or the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or

the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
! Do not open the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel until it has been reset correctly. The panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel can otherwise be
locked in the open position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 3
switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow
=(Y page 97) until the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel is fully closed.
X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the 3 switch in the direction of
arrow =(Y page 98) repeatedly until the
front roller sunblind is closed.
X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the panorama roof with
power

tilt/sliding panel (Y page 97) and the
front roller sunblind (Y page 98) can be fully
opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Resetting the rear sunblind Door control panel in rear
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull switch : repeatedly until the rear
roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep switch : pulled for an additional
second. Sliding sunroof
99
Opening/closing Z

X
Make sure that the rear roller sunblind can
be opened fully again
(Y page 98).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Problems with the sliding sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel. In the following section, the
term

"sliding sunroof" refers to both types of
sliding sunroof.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. G
WARNING
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding sunroof with
increased closing force or if the anti-
entrapment

feature is deactivated. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the sliding sunroof.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The

sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature. G
WARNING
Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof
switch to close the sliding sunroof
immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the sliding sunroof to close
without the anti-entrapment feature for as
long as you hold the switch.
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as a result of a
malfunction, contact a qualified specialist
workshop. 100
Sliding sunroof
Opening/closing

Useful information ............................
102
Correct driver's seat position .......... 102
Seats .................................................. 103
Steering wheel .................................. 109
Mirrors ............................................... 111
Memory function .............................. 113 101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 31). Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (
Y page 103).
X Check whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 104)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position. R
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly

(Y page 106).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment ( Y page 109).
X Check whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 110)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you

can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 57).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly

(Y page 59).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 111) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 113).102
Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion. G
WARNING
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
travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. G
WARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust

the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated
at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children

be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust

the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation. Seats
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To
avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling 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 the "Interior care" section.
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
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
i The head restraints in the front seats are
equipped with the NECK-PRO system. For
this reason, it is not possible to remove the
head restraints from the front seats.
For design reasons, the rear-compartment
head restraints cannot be removed.
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for more information. Adjusting the seats
:
Head restraint height
; Seat height
= Seat cushion angle
? Seat cushion length
A Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
B Backrest angle
i If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the
front-passenger seat and the electrically
adjustable rear seats are moved into a
more favorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function ( Y page 113).
i To ensure the largest possible range of
seat settings, certain seat adjustment
functions will automatically activate other
seat adjustment functions.
i Depending on the seat fore-and-aft
setting, the head restraint height is
adjusted automatically. Adjusting the rear seat electrically
You
can only adjust the outer seats in the rear
electrically. 104
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

:
Seat cushion angle
; Backrest angle
= Folding the head restraint up or back
? Head restraint angle
A Seat fore-and-aft adjustment Adjusting the front-passenger seat
from the driver's seat
G
WARNING
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver.
Make sure no one is caught or injured while
the seat is being adjusted.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch
or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed
from the vehicle, the power seats can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not move the front-passenger seat
fully forwards if there are objects in the
parcel net in the front-passenger footwell.
The objects could otherwise be damaged.
You can use the seat switches on the driver's
side to adjust the front-passenger seat. X
To activate/deactivate:
press button :.
If the indicator lamp in button : is lit, you
can access the following functions for the
front-passenger seat:
R seat adjustment
R seat heating/ventilation
R memory function Adjusting the front-passenger seat
from the rear
G
WARNING
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make
sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver.
Make sure no one is caught or injured while
the seat is being adjusted.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch
or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed
from the vehicle, the power seats can be
operated. Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
! Do not move the front-passenger seat
fully forwards if there are objects in the
parcel net in the front-passenger footwell.
The objects could otherwise be damaged. Seats
105
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

You can use the override button to disable
this function
(Y page 67).
The button is located in the rear door on the
front-passenger side. :
To select the front-passenger seat or rear-
compartment seat
; Seat height
= Head restraint height
? Backrest angle
A Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X To select the front-passenger seat:
press button :.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X Adjust the front-passenger seat with
buttons ;, =, ? and A.
X To select the rear-compartment seat:
press button :.
The rear-compartment seat is selected
again. Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically X
To adjust the head restraint height:
slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(Y page 104) up or down in the direction of
the arrow. Adjusting the NECK-PRO head
restraints Adjusting
X
Pull or push the bottom of NECK-PRO head
restraint :.
Resetting
The NECK-PRO head restraints are moved
forwards

in the event of a rear collision in the
direction of travel and have to be reset
afterwards ( Y page 56).
Adjusting NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints Adjusting
G
WARNING
When folding back the side cushions, do not
hold the area between the side cushion and
the cushion holder. There is a danger of
becoming trapped. You can adjust side bolsters
:
of the NECK-
PRO luxury head restraints individually. 106
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

X
To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:
push or pull side bolsters : into
the desired position.
X To move forwards and backwards: pull
or push the NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints in the direction of arrow ;.
Resetting
The NECK-PRO luxury head restraints are
moved

forwards in the event of a rear collision
in the direction of travel and have to be reset
afterwards ( Y page 56).
Rear seat head restraints G
WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep

the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints. G
WARNING
Make sure the rear seat head restraints
engage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise

their protective function cannot be
ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported in
the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat
occupants can be seriously injured or killed.
Folding back the rear seat head restraints
from the front X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button :.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position electrically (outer head
restraints)
X Press and hold button : until the head
restraints have folded into position.
i If a rear-seat passenger inserts the seat
belt into the buckle, the head restraint on
the corresponding outer seat folds up
automatically.
Folding the rear seat head restraints into
position manually
Only the center rear seat head restraint can
be folded into position manually. X
Pull the head restraint up until it engages.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints in the
rear compartment G
WARNING
When folding back the side cushions, never
reach between the side cushion and the
mounting post. You could otherwise be
trapped. Seats
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

You can adjust side bolsters
: of the luxury
head restraint individually.
X To adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:
push or pull side bolsters : into
the desired position.
X To adjust the head restraint angle: hold
the head restraint by the upper edge and
slide

it forwards or back in the direction of
arrow ;. Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the multicontour seat using
COMAND (Y page 270). Adjusting the multicontour seat in the
rear compartment
You can use the buttons on the center
console to adjust the multicontour seats for
the outer seats in the rear compartment. X
To select a rear-compartment seat:
push
or pull rocker switch : or C forwards or
backwards.
The indicator lamp in the selected button
lights up briefly.
X To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest: push or pull rocker switch B
forwards or backwards.
X To adjust the backrest contour: push or
pull rocker switch A forwards or
backwards.
X To adjust the position of the backrest
contour: push or pull rocker switch ?
forwards or backwards.
X To activate/deactivate the gentle
massage function: push or pull rocker
switch = forwards or backwards.
X To activate/deactivate the strong
massage function: push or pull rocker
switch ; forwards or backwards. Adjusting the active multicontour
seat
You can adjust the active multicontour seat
using COMAND (Y page 272).
i If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the air
pressure in the air chambers (the side
bolsters of the seat cushion and backrest)
of the multicontour seat or active
multicontour seat is increased. Adjusting the lumbar support
You can adjust the lumbar support using
COMAND (Y page 269). Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.108
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors