Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 116

Press release catch : and push the head
X
restraints in fully.
Fold backrest ; of the folding bench seat
X
into its original position until it engages.
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
G WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited
temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to
react to excessively high temperatures may
be affected or they may even suffer burn-like
injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating
level 3 repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
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If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Driver's and front-passenger seat
Rear-compartment seats
Driver's and front-passenger seat: the sys-
tem automatically switches down from level
3 to level 2 after approximately eight
minutes.
Rear seat: the system automatically
switches down from level 3 to level 2 after
approximately five minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
Make sure that the key is in position 1 or
X
2 in the ignition lock.
To switch on: press button : repeatedly
X
until the desired heating level is set.
To switch off: press button : repeatedly
X
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating
The seat heating has switched off prema-
turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's
electrical system voltage is too low because
too many electrical consumers are switched
on.
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
X
not need, such as the rear window heating
or interior lighting.
Seats
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