To increase/decrease lateral
support: Press button (3) right/left
to increase/decrease
To activate massage function press
button (4); indicator light on switch
lights when active
S
EATS
SEATS
SEATS
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
page 24
page 25
Warnings: Seat belts should be
worn at all times; children should
be secured in child restraints
properly installed in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions
Air bags are supplemental and
do not replace seat belt usage
Both occupants should be as far
back as possible consistent with
proper vehicle operation
Active ventilated
seats*
To operate: Press
once for highest ventila-
tion level (3 blue lights on)
Press twice for middle ventilation
level (2 blue lights on)
Press 3 times for lowest ventilation
level (1 blue light on)
To turn off: Press until all lights
go off
Dynamic multicontour backrest*
Switches located on outboard side of
seat cushions
Seats have built-in air cushions that
can be inflated/deflated by region
To adjust position of lumbar and spinal
curve: Press desired cushion switches (1)
To adjust center section press cushion
switches (2)
Memory System
Three settings for each can be
stored in memory
Driver’s seat: Seat, head restraint,
steering wheel, exterior mirrors
and rearview mirror
Passenger seat: Seat and head restraint
Warning: Adjusting seat and
steering wheel while driving could
result in loss of vehicle control
To store settings: Adjust all storable
items, press button (H), release,
within 3 seconds press desired
position switch (G)
To recall settings: Press desired
position switch (G) and hold until
all movement stops
Releasing button before movement
stops will stop seat movement
Power seats
Switches located in doors
A
= Seat: fore/aft
B
= Seat height
C
= Seat angle
D
= Backrest angle
E
= Head restraint height
F
= Seat cushion depth in/out
G
= Memory position buttons
H
= Memory store button
1
2
M
3
E
D
B
C
F
A
A
1
H
G
Heated seats
1. Front left/right seat heater
To heat: Press (one light on)
To heat rapidly (5 minutes): Press
(two lights on), switches to
normal heat after 5 minutes
To turn off: Press or until
all lights go off
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
–
+
+
–
PULSE
2
1
3
4
Lumbar support
Switches located
on outboard
side of seat
cushions
To increase/decrease support: Rotate
thumbwheel forward/rearward
Tip: With optional active ventilated
seats you will also get dynamic
multicontour backrest instead of
a lumbar support
1
2
0
3
2
Tilting seats
Press (2) tilts seat forward for easy
rear compartment access
Press (3) tilts seat back
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