Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Head Restraints
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan’s luxurious interior features an adjustable lumbar support, which is the epitome of ergonomic design and customized comfort. This feature, which combines style and practicality, allows users to customize their seating experience by adjusting the level of lumbar support to their liking. This adjustable lumbar support, which is seamlessly incorporated into the opulent seats, embodies Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to offering a personalized and opulent driving experience inside the S-Class sedan, guaranteeing the best possible support and ergonomic alignment for passengers on every trip.
2023 Mercedes Benz S-Class Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Head Restraints
Adjusting the Front Seat Luxury Head Restraints Manually
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 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.
- To move forward: pull the head restraint forward.
- To move backwards: press release knob 1 and push the head restraint backwards.
Attaching and removing the additional cushion of the front-seat luxury head restraint
- Position head restraint 2 as far forward as possible.
- To attach the additional cushion: open hook and loop tape 4 on the rear of additional cushion 1.
- Guide hook-and-loop tape 4 between head restraint 2 and strip 3.
- Close hook-and-loop tape 4.
- To change the position of the additional cushion: move additional cushion 1 up or down.
- To remove the additional cushion: open hook-and-loop tape 4 of additional cushion 1.
- Remove additional cushion 1.
Lowering and positioning the rear seat head restraints electrically from the front compartment
Multimedia system:
- Tap on ü.
The outer head restraints will lower.
- Tap on ü again.
The outer head restraints will move into the last stored position.
Adjusting the rear seat outer head restraints manually
- To raise: pull the head restraint upwards and let it engage.
Lowering
- Push release button 1 in the direction of the arrow.
- Push the head restraint down and let it engage.
Adjusting the outer luxury head restraints of the rear seats manually
- To adjust the head restraint angle: pull or push the head restraint in the direction of arrow 1.
Attaching and removing the additional cushion of the head restraint in the rear passenger compartment (individual seats)
- Position head restraint 2 as far forward as possible.
- To attach the additional cushion: open Velcro strip 4 on the rear of additional cushion 1.
- Guide Velcro strip 4 between head restraint 2 and strip 3.
- Close Velcro strip 4.
- To change the position of the additional cushion: move additional cushion 1 up or down.
- To remove additional cushion: open Velcro strip 4 of additional cushion 1.
- Remove additional cushion 1.
Attaching a heated additional cushion
In vehicles with electrically adjustable head restraints, you can heat the additional cushion.
- Attach the additional cushion to the head restraint as described.
- Move the head restraint to the very top.
- Push press-studs 2 on the additional strap into counter pieces 1 on the head restraint.
- Move the head restraint to the desired height.
- To switch neck heating from the additional cushion on/off: make sure that press-studs 2 on the additional strip are correctly pushed into counter pieces 1 on the head restraint.
- Ensure that the “Couple neck heating to seat heating” function is active in the multimedia system.
- Activate or deactivate the seat heating.
Folding the centre head restraint into position and folding it down manually (premium seats)
The centre head restraint has a usage position and a non-usage position. The usage position is the upright position in which the head restraint is locked; the non-usage position is the position in which the head restraint is folded downwards. When the centre seat is used, the head restraint must be in the upright, locked usage position.
- To fold into position: pull the head restraint upwards until it engages.
Folding down
- Press button 1.
- Fold down the head restraint completely.
Folding the centre head restraint into position and folding it back manually
- To fold into position: pull the head restraint upwards until it engages.
Folding down
- Press button 1.
- Fold down the head restraint completely.
The centre head restraint has a usage position and a non-usage position. The usage position is the upright position in which the head restraint is locked; the non-usage position is the position in which the head restraint is folded downwards. When the centre seat is used, the head restraint must be in the upright, locked usage position.
Configuring the seat settings.
Multimedia system:
4© 5 Comfort 5 Seat
Adjusting the air cushions
- On the corresponding menu, adjust the air cushions for the Lumbar, Shoulders or Side Bolsters.
Setting the seat heating balance
- Select Heating Settings.
- Select Seat Heating Balance.
- Adjust the heat distribution for the desired seat.
- The seat heating balance can be set in the Seat Climate Control menu in the rear passenger compartment.
Coupling neck heat to seat heating
- Select Additional Neck Warmer.
- Switch the function for the desired seat on or off.
If the function is active, the neck heat of the additional cushion has been coupled to the seat heating.
Setting automatic seat adjustment
Risk of becoming trapped during adjustment of the driver’s seat after calling up a driver profile Selecting a user profile may trigger an adjustment of the driver’s seat to the position saved under the user profile. You or other vehicle occupants could be injured in the process.
- Make sure that when the position of the driver’s seat is being adjusted using the multimedia system, no people or body parts are in the seat’s range of movement.
If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, immediately stop the adjustment process by:
- If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped, immediately stop the adjustment process by:
- Pressing the warning message on the memory function or a seat adjustment switch in the driver’s door.
The adjustment process is stopped.
Multimedia system:
4© 5 Comfort 5 Seat 5 Automatic Seat Positioning Manually adjust the driver’s seat and steering wheel position to body size The vehicle calculates a suitable driver’s seat and steering wheel position based on the driver’s body size and sets this directly.
- To set the unit of measurement: select cm or ft/in.
- Set the size using the scale.
- Select Start Positioning.
The driver’s seat and steering wheel position is adjusted to the body size that has been set. You can also configure these settings via the Mercedes me user account for your user profile. By synchronizing the profiles in the vehicle and the Mercedes me connect profiles, you can carry over these settings for your vehicle. Further information about synchronizing user profiles. If the driver’s seat and steering wheel position calculated by the vehicle is not practical or comfortable, it can be manually adapted at any time via the control buttons. The outside mirrors are not set via this function. Instead, they have to be set manually via the operating switches. Setting automatic adjustment of the lateral support (active multi-contour seat)
Multimedia system:
4© 5 Comfort 5 Seat
- Select Dynamic Multicontour Seat.
With this function, the lateral support of the active multi-contour seat is automatically adjusted to the driving and cornering dynamics of the vehicle. - Select the desired setting.
Overview of massage programs
- Classic Massage Relaxing back massage.
- Mobilizing Massage Mobilizing massage with upward-moving relaxing waves. Can promote slower, deeper respiration. This can improve the supply of oxygen to cells and the brain.
- Activating Massage Activating massage with upward-moving relaxing waves.
- Hot Relaxing Back: Based on hot stone massage, the program combines heat and massage. It starts by massaging the back. In addition, warm pressure points become noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.
- Hot Relaxing Shoulders Combination of heat and massage. It starts by massaging the shoulders. In addition, warm pressure points become noticeable, starting in the pelvic area.
- Wave Massage Regenerating massage via soothing waves across the back and in the seat cushion.
- Deep Waves: Wave-like movements in the cushion can promote blood flow and metabolic processes in the lower back and legs.
- Deep Workout: Combines the Workout and backrest with the Workout, Cushion. The vibrations in the cushion intensify the effectiveness of tensing and releasing muscles when you tense against the pressure point. This supports metabolic processes and blood flow in the buttocks and legs.
- Workout, Backrest and Workout, Cushion These programs require your cooperation. Alternating between tensing and releasing helps to improve blood flow to your muscles. Press against a pressure point as soon as you feel it to activate back, abdominal and leg muscles.
Selecting a massage program for the front seats
Multimedia system:
4© 5 Comfort 5 Massage
- Select a massage program.
- Start the program for the desired seat.
- To set the massage intensity: switch Intensive on or off.
- The availability of this function is dependent on the vehicle’s equipment.
- For the rear seats, the massage programs can be selected on the following devices (if available):
- On the rear displays
- On the MBUX rear tablet
FAQ
The controls for lumbar support adjustment are usually integrated into the seat, either on the side or within the seat adjustment controls.
The number of adjustment levels may vary, but there are typically multiple settings to cater to different preferences.
Yes, both the driver and front passenger seats often feature lumbar support adjustment controls.
Yes, in many cases, the lumbar support settings can be stored and recalled along with other seat settings in the memory function.
Some models might offer preset modes for lumbar support based on pre-programmed settings for comfort.
Massage functions might be available as part of the seat features, separate from lumbar support adjustments.
Yes, adjustments to lumbar support are typically accessible and can be made while driving for personalized comfort.
The adjustments might be displayed on the infotainment screen or in the instrument cluster in some models.
While primarily focused on comfort, some systems might include features that promote better posture while driving.
The lumbar support adjustments may allow for targeting specific areas of the back to cater to individual needs.
Adjustments should be made gradually to find the most comfortable setting and avoid discomfort or strain.
Lumbar support adjustments are typically limited to the front seats in most vehicle models.
It might be part of an integrated system that includes massage or wellness functions for a holistic seating experience.
Regular cleaning and inspection of the seat controls are recommended to ensure optimal functionality.
Yes, some models might allow for customization of lumbar support settings based on different driving modes or profiles.
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)