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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Important safety notes. Adjusting the seat manually and electrically. Adjusting the seat electrically

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The seat adjustment settings of the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) are essential for occupant comfort and safety. This manual provides important guidance on correct operation and shows how the manual and electrical functions can be used to their best advantage. Particular attention is paid to the safety notes in order to avoid injuries.

Important Safety Notes

WARNING

If children adjust the seats, they can become trapped, especially when unsupervised. There is a risk of injury!

Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

The seats can be adjusted with the key removed.

WARNING

If head restraints are not installed or are not correctly adjusted, they cannot protect as intended. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck area, for example in an accident or during braking manoeuvres!

Always drive with the head restraints installed. Before each journey, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

Observe the safety notes on airbags and children in the vehicle.

WARNING

You can lose control of the vehicle if you, while driving,

  • adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors
  • fasten the seat belt.

There is a risk of accidents!

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

If the seat height is adjusted carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants may become trapped and injured. Children in particular may unintentionally operate the switches for electrical seat adjustment and become trapped. There is a risk of injury!

When moving the seat, make sure that your hands or other body parts do not get under the lever mechanism of the seat adjustment system.

WARNING

When you adjust a seat, you or a vehicle occupant may become trapped, for example at the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury!

When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any part of their body within the seat's range of movement.

NOTE

To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating, observe the following notes:
  • Do not spill liquids on the seats. If liquid is spilled on the seats, dry the seats as quickly as possible.
  • If the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. Do not use the seat heating to dry the seat either.
  • Clean the seat covers as recommended, see the heading "Care".
  • Do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Also do not place sharp objects on the seat surfaces, such as knives, nails or tools. Use the seats for people only wherever possible.
  • When the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materials, such as blankets, coats, bags, protective covers, child seats or booster cushions.

When returning the seats, make sure there are no objects in the footwell, under or behind the seats. There is a risk of damaging the seats and/or the objects.

Info

The front seat head restraints are equipped with the NECK-PRO system. For this reason, the front seat head restraints cannot be removed.

Vehicles without a pass-through feature: The rear seat head restraints cannot be removed.

For further information, contact a qualified workshop.

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Adjusting the seat manually and electrically

Sitz mechanisch und elektrisch einstellen
Seat cushion tilt
Seat height
Seat backrest recline
Seat fore/aft position
Adjusting the seat fore/aft: Lift the leverand slide the seat forward or backward.Lift the leverand release it.
  • The seat must engage audibly.

    Adjust seat electrically

    Sitz elektrisch einstellen
    Head restraint height
    Seat cushion tilt
    Seat height
    Seat fore/aft position
    Seat backrest recline

    Info

    Vehicles with memory function: If PRE-SAFE is activated and the front passenger seat is in an unfavourable position, it is moved to a better position.

    You can store the seat settings using the memory function.

    Vehicles with pass-through feature and memory function: When you fold a rear seat backrest forward, the respective front seat is moved slightly forward if necessary.

    Vehicles with memory function: When you move the seat forward or backward, the head restraint automatically moves down or up.

    The Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) is distinguished by its safety-focused seat systems. Whether manual or electric, every adjustment is designed to optimally combine comfort and protection. Special safety warnings help prevent incorrect operation.

    With this equipment, the E-Class BR 212 offers an exemplary level of everyday practicality and safety, including for the youngest passengers.

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