driver seat adjustment MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4MATIC 2008 W221 User Guide

361 Controls in detail
Mirrors
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.
Interior rear view mirror
Manually adjust the interior rear view
mirror.
For more information, see “Auto-dimming
rear view mirrors” (
page 363).
Exterior rear view mirrors1 Selector switch for right or left exterior
mirror
2Adjustment button
Switch on the ignition (page 344).
Press button1 repeatedly until de-
sired exterior mirror is selected.
The left or right indicator lamp in
button1 comes on.
Push adjustment button2 up, down,
left, or right according to the desired
setting.
Warning!G
Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
iWhen you press button1 for the first time,
the exterior mirror on the driver’s side is always
selected.
If you do not make adjustments to the selected
exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the
indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to se-
lect the desired exterior rear view mirror again
before any adjustments can be made. Adjust-
ments can only be made with the indicator lamp
for the respective exterior rear view mirror but-
ton illuminated.
iAt low ambient temperatures, the exterior
rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.
iThe memory function (page 365) lets you
store the setting for the exterior rear view mir-
rors together with the setting for the steering
wheel and the seat positions.

370 Controls in detail
Fastening the seat belts
Proper use of seat belts

Do not twist the seat belt when fasten-
ing.

Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.

Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.

Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-
right position.

Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.

Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-
son and another object at the same
time. When using a seat belt to secure
infant restraints or toddler restraints or
children in booster seats, always follow
the child seat manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.

Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure that it is properly posi-
tioned.

Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.For more information, see “Seat belts”
(
page 52).
Seat belt height adjustment
The vehicle automatically adjusts the seat
belt height for the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seats as well as for the rear outer
seats. Comply with the instructions on how
to properly fasten a seat belt
(
page 368).
Warning!G
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment mecha-
nism. This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effective-
ness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be re-
placed. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

752 Index
S
S63AMG
Manual shift program mode 413
S65AMG
Manual shift program mode 413
Safety
Driving safety systems 66
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 21
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio*
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
(COMAND) 111
Channel update (COMAND) 111
Operation (COMAND) 105
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 271
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 108
Showing program info
(COMAND) 111
Submenu overview (COMAND) 105
Tuning in channels
(COMAND) 108, 110
Voice Control* 310Seat belts 52
Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 594
Fastening 52, 368
Force limiter 55
Messages in display 662
Proper use of 53, 370
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 29, 54, 605
Seating capacity 554
Seats 347
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 350
Adjustment 347
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 262
Easy entry/exit feature 357
Folding back and placing upright rear
head restraints 354
Head restraints 353
Heating* 351
Lumbar support (COMAND) 260
Memory function 365
Multicontour* in the front, Adjusting
(COMAND) 260Operating via COMAND 259
Setting front passenger seat position
from rear 350
Ventilation* 352
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down hooks 500
Selector lever
Lock 389
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 51
Tele Aid 511
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance service
indicator
Service life, Tires 551
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 710