seat memory MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER 2016 User Guide

iFurther related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(
Ypage 115)
RStoring settings (Ypage 119)
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
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.
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, 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 steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
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 somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rpress one of the memory function memory
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving
The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
Rslip and/or fall
Rdamage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
There is a risk of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com-
puter (
Ypage 235).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in position 1
Ropen the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Steering wheel115
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selec-
ted position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed
Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
Ryou press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function (
Ypage 119).
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. This occurs irrespective of the posi-
tion of the SmartKey in 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 fea-
ture is activated in the on-board computer
(
Ypage 235).
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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
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 dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2in the ignition lock.
XPress button :for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ;for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button =as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
XPress adjustment button =up, down, to
the right or to the left.
The exterior mirror must be set to a position
that provides you with a good overview of
traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
116Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
:Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
;Button for the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this posi-
tion.
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion. Using the memory button
:Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
;Button for the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button
M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M?.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button =to adjust the exterior mirror. In
the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the
curb should be visible.
XPress memory button M? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button =within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
118Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
:Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
;Button for the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory buttonM
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button :for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side
Memory function
Storing settings
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,
e.g. even when the SmartKey isn't in the igni-
tion lock.
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three dif-
ferent people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rdriver's side: steering wheel position
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mir-
rors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides
Memory function119
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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XAdjust the seat electrically (Ypage 110).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (
Ypage 114)and the exterior mirrors
(
Ypage 116).
XPress memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2 or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant storage posi-
tion button 1,2 or 3until the seat, steering
wheel and exterior mirrors are in the stored
position.
iThe setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
button.
120Memory function
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

XPress the:or9 button to select the
Automatic Door Lock
function.
When the Automatic
DoorLockfunction
is activated, the multifunction display
shows the left-hand vehicle door in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock- ing feature, see (
Ypage 89).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic
Lockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Vehicle
submenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock
function.
If the Acoustic
Lockfunction is activated,
the multifunction display shows the &
symbol in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Convenience
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, 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 steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Convenience
submenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit
function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit
function is activa-
ted, the multifunction display shows the
steering wheel in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (
Ypage 115).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Convenience
submenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Belt Adjustment
function.
If the Belt Adjustment
function is activa-
ted, the multifunction display shows the
seat belt in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see (
Ypage 55).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available when the vehi-
cle is equipped with the electrical fold-in func- tion.
This function is only available in Canada.
When you activate the Auto.
MirrorFold‐
ingfunction, the exterior mirrors are folded
in when the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and then open the
driver's or front-passenger door, the exterior
mirrors fold out again.
If you have switched on the Auto. Mirror
Foldingfunction and you fold in the exterior
Menus and submenus235
On-board computer and displays
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Details on the displays:
Rfor all vehicles except AMG vehicles (see
the separate vehicle Operator's Manual)
Rfor AMG vehicles, see the separate vehicleOperator's Manual.
Exiting the display
XSlide XVY the COMAND controller until
the desired display (clock or fuel consump-
tion) is shown.
Seat functions
Overview
Using the Tbutton next to the COMAND
controller or the Seat menu item in the sys-
tem menu, you can call up different setting
functions. The following settings depend on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series:
RSeat cushion length
RBackrest side bolsters
RLumbar
RBalance
RSeat cushion side bolsters
RDynamics
RMassage
iYou can also store and recall the current
seat function settings using the memory
button and the corresponding memory
position switch; see the separate vehicle
Operator's Manual.
The massage function cannot be started or
stopped using the memory button.
Selecting the seat
First select the seat which you wish to adjust.
This function is not available for all vehicles.
XPress the TorW button.
XSelect Seatand press Wto confirm.
XTo switch to the lower line, for both options
slide VÆthe COMAND controller.
XSelect Driver's SeatorPassenger
Seatby turning cVdthe COMAND con-
troller and press Wto confirm.
Adjustment functions
Adjusting the seat cushion length
The availability of this function depends on
the type of seat and the vehicle model series.
This function allows you to adjust the height
of the seat cushion.
XSelect the seat (Ypage 316).
XSelect Seat Surfaceby turning cVdthe
COMAND Controller and press Wto con-
firm.
A scale appears.
316Vehicle functions
COMAND

Opening/closing the garage door
After it has been programmed, the integrated
garage door opener performs the function of
the garage door system remote control.
Please also read the operating instructions
for the garage door system.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XPress button ;,=or? which you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-
cator lamp :lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp :flashes green.
The transmitter will transmit a signal as
long as the button is pressed. The trans-
mission is halted after a maximum of ten
seconds and indicator lamp :lights up
yellow.
XPress button ;,=or? again if neces-
sary.
Clearing the memory
Make sure that you clear the memory of the
integrated garage door opener before selling
the vehicle.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XPress and hold buttons ;and ?.
The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow
and then green.
XRelease buttons ;and ?.
The memory of the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared.
Floormats
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
XSlide the seat backwards.
XTo install: place the floormat in the foot-
well.
XPress studs :onto retainers ;.
XTo remove:pull the floormat off retain-
ers ;.
XRemove the floormat.
Features533
Stowage and features
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