Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Grab Handles
The grab handles on the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan are the perfect combination of subtle beauty and practical elegance. These sophisticated and expertly crafted handles are subtle yet indispensable tools for passengers getting in and out of the car. These handles, which are expertly incorporated into the interior design, serve as both a support system and a visual cue to the opulence of the S-Class car. This embodies Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to fusing luxury and functionality seamlessly and elegantly.
2023 Mercedes Benz S-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Notes on Grab Handles
WARNING
Risk of injury due to excessive load on the grab handles
If you apply your full body weight to the grab handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may be damaged or come loose from its anchorage. This may result in injuries.
- Use the grab handles only to stabilize the seating position or to assist in getting in and out of the seat.
Seats
Adjusting the front seat electrically
Risk of becoming trapped if the seats are adjusted by children
Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended.
- When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
- Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is switched off.
WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped when adjusting the seat When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail.
- When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any part of their body within the sweep of the seat.
Observe the safety notes on “Airbags” and “Children in the vehicle”.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in motion
You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations in particular:
- If you adjust the driver’s seat, the head restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror while the vehicle is in motion
- If you fasten your seat belt while the vehicle is in motion
- Before starting the vehicle: in particular, adjust the driver’s seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and mirror, and fasten your seat belt.
WARNING
Risk of becoming trapped if the seat height is adjusted carelessly
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped and thereby injured. Children in particular could accidentally press the electrical seat adjustment buttons and become trapped.
- While moving the seats, make sure that hands or other body parts do not get under the lever assembly of the seat adjustment system.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to incorrectly adjusted head restraints If head restraints have not been adjusted correctly, there is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g. in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
- Before driving off, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the centre of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level.
Adjust the head restraint fore-and-aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head.
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position. In particular, you could slip beneath the seatbelt and become injured.
- Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey.
- Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder belt is routed across the centre of your shoulder.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to excessive load on the grab handles If you apply your full body weight to the grab handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may be damaged or come loose from its anchorage. This may result in injuries.
- Use the grab handles only to stabilize the seating position or to assist in getting in and out of the seat.
WARNING
The risk of potentially fatal injuries due to objects trapped under the front passenger seat may interfere with the function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff or damage the system.
- Do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat.
- When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no objects have become trapped beneath the front passenger seat.
NOTE
Damage to the seats when moving the seats back The seats may be damaged by objects.
- When moving the seats back, make sure that there are no objects in the footwell, under or behind the seats.
The switches for adjusting the seats do not move. You will therefore receive no direct feedback on the switch while pressing the switch. Feedback is provided only by the movement of the seat.
- Head restraint fore-and-aft position (vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint)
- Head restraint height
- Seat height
- Seat cushion inclination
- Seat cushion length
- Seat fore-and-aft position
- Seat backrest inclination
- Save the settings with the memory function.
- The head restraint height will be adjusted automatically when you adjust the seat height or the seat fore-and-aft position.
Vehicles with EASY ADJUST luxury head restraints: the fore-and-aft position of the head restraint will be adjusted automatically when you adjust the backrest angle.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electrically from the driver’s seat
You can call up the following functions for the front passenger seat:
- Seat adjustment
- Seat heating
- Seat ventilation
- Memory function
- To select the front passenger seat: press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front passenger seat is selected. - Adjust the front passenger seat using the buttons on the driver’s side door operating unit.
Adjusting the front passenger seat electrically from the rear passenger compartment
Vehicles with an EASY ADJUST luxury head restraint
- Select the front passenger seat
- Head restraint fore-and-aft position
- Head restraint height
- Seat backrest inclination
- Seat height
- Seat fore-and-aft position
Vehicles with seat for chauffeur mode and long wheelbase
- Select the front passenger seat
- Head restraint fore-and-aft position 3 Head restraint height
- Seat backrest inclination
- Seat height
- Front passenger seat footrest
- Seat fore-and-aft position
The footrest can be adjusted only when one of the following conditions has been fulfilled:
- Depending on the equipment, the front passenger seat will be in one of the following positions:
- passenger seat will be in one of the following positions:
- The front passenger seat is in the position of chauffeur mode.
- Adjust the rear seat.
- Adjust the reclining rear seat
- To select the front passenger seat: press button 1.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the front passenger seat is selected. - Adjust the front passenger seat using the buttons on the door operating unit in the rear passenger compartment.
You can use the rear passenger compartment child safety lock to disable this function.
FAQ
Grab handles are usually placed strategically inside the vehicle, often near the doors or on the pillars for passenger support.
The handles might feature high-quality materials like aluminium, leather, or a combination of both to match the luxurious interior.
The number of grab handles can vary, but usually, there are multiple handles for passenger convenience.
Primarily, they aid in entry and exit, but their design often complements the interior aesthetics, adding to the luxurious ambience.
Illumination might be incorporated into the handles in certain models for better visibility in low-light conditions.
Generally, these handles are fixed components and are not designed to be folded or stowed away.
They are strategically placed to offer support for passengers in various seating positions, usually near doors or above the windows.
Yes, typically, grab handles are available for both front and rear passengers for convenience.
While primarily functional, the design and placement consider passenger safety during sudden manoeuvres.
Customization options might be available in terms of colour or material finishes to match interior trims or packages.
Depending on the design, some handles might feature padded sections for added comfort.
Generally, they are not equipped with integrated technology or controls but serve as simple support elements.
They complement the interior design, offering a touch of sophistication and luxury while fulfilling a functional role.
While they’re designed for support during entry and exit, they may not be intended to bear substantial weight.
Regular cleaning with suitable interior cleaners and avoiding harsh chemicals is advisable for maintenance.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 User Manual
Download Manuals: https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/manuals
2023 Mercedes Benz S-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)