2011 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109
2011 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Steering wheel i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off. i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat ventilation may switch off. 107 The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight 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. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set. i You can open the side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature (Y page 90). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level. X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out. Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched itself off prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched itself off prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on. X Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting. Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window heating or interior lighting. Steering wheel Important safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Switching the seat ventilation on/off Switching on/off The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the ventilation level you have selected. Z Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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