2005 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 130

Controls in detail Memory function ! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags ( page 61) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be adjusted for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2. You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. The following settings are saved for each stored position the driver's door: Driver's seat and backrest position Settings for the multicontour seat* Steering wheel position Exterior rear view mirror position Automatic climate control These key-dependent memory settings can be deactivated if desired. For information on key-dependent memory settings, see "Setting key-dependency" ( page 169). The following settings are not key-dependent. They are stored when using the buttons on the front passenger door: Front passenger seat, backrest and head restraint position, and settings for multicontour seat* Warning! G Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 128