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It tilts back and the entire seat slides back when exiting. It doesn't tilt forward like others have mentioned. My driving position is tilted back a bit, it's not tilted forward.
I set the seat position using the auto-position based on height in the setup procedure.
So I did a few tests on my car, and here is what I found.
Here is the position the car seat is set for easy entry/exit:
With my normal driving position (automatic position with 5'4" with few minor adjustment), the seat back tilt forward (just a little) while the seat move back.
With the driving position of the seat back identical (or very close) to the position above, the seat only move back. Seat back did not adjust.
With the driving position of the seat back tilted forward (almost at 90 degree), the seat still only move back (but the seat back does not move)
So I think the Mercedes's logic is that it only tilt the seat forward if when the seat is move back, and the seat back does not clear the B-pillar. If the seat back will clear the B-pillar when the seat moves back, it does not move it.
So I did a few tests on my car, and here is what I found.
Here is the position the car seat is set for easy entry/exit:
With my normal driving position (automatic position with 5'4" with few minor adjustment), the seat back tilt forward (just a little) while the seat move back.
With the driving position of the seat back identical (or very close) to the position above, the seat only move back. Seat back did not adjust.
With the driving position of the seat back tilted forward (almost at 90 degree), the seat still only move back (but the seat back does not move)
So I think the Mercedes's logic is that it only tilt the seat forward if when the seat is move back, and the seat back does not clear the B-pillar. If the seat back will clear the B-pillar when the seat moves back, it does not move it.
Interesting, I'll check that logic and let you know.
The mercedes logic is that the seat base moves to its rearmost position and the seat back moves forward so as not to hit rear seat passengers. Not needed in a car of this size.
The mercedes logic is that the seat base moves to its rearmost position and the seat back moves forward so as not to hit rear seat passengers. Not needed in a car of this size.
I set my seat position using the setup process for 6' tall. As noted in previous posts, when exiting, my seat moves rearward and the seat back reclines more. My seat back does not move forward. Although sometimes when entering, the seat moves forward but the seat back does not tilt forward to the previous position and I have to press Memory 1 to get it back.
I set my seat position using the setup process for 6' tall. As noted in previous posts, when exiting, my seat moves rearward and the seat back reclines more. My seat back does not move forward. Although sometimes when entering, the seat moves forward but the seat back does not tilt forward to the previous position and I have to press Memory 1 to get it back.
That's not how it is supposed to work, check your handbook
In my case, the manual is "a little" wrong. The seat move back, which is as described. But the seat back only tilted forward up to certain angle (see picture posted above). If the seat is already tilted at a more vertical angle than the one in the picture, it will not tilt forward.
It is also not "already in the most forward position" as I can still tilt the seat back forward more after the easy entry/exit position.
Originally Posted by TexAg91
Maybe I’m missing something, but if you don’t want your seat to slide when you exit, why don’t you just turn that feature off in the mercedes me app?
I think people still want the seat to move back, but some don't like the seat back to be tilted forward.
For myself, its not an issue, but some people finds it weird to have the seat tilted forward, as it creates less room by tilting the seat forward (for the driver)
I agree, what the manual says is mine does. My vehicle is a 2021 GLE53, less than 6 months old and have had the software updated several times since taking delivery. Dealer could find no software update for this. Says its how its supposed to work. This logic is stupid no matter what. Underengineered or non-engineered in Alabama.
I might add that this is more annoying if you're taller than 5'-4" and specially if you own a GLE53 AMG Coupe as the roof is lower than the regular GLE. I'm only 5'-8" and have to bend down even lower when the seatback is tilted forward upon entering. Better to just turn it off and just use the function that tilts the steering wheel up.
Last edited by JRTouareg; Mar 25, 2021 at 09:45 PM.
I have the same issue. Glad it's not just me. The car is big enough that it is not a big issue for me, but it does seem to work backwards. Please post if you figure it out.
I wouldn't say the car is overwhelming, but there is so much stuff that I can't remember it all and I just want it to work and just deal with the stuff that is important to me.
yes, it absolutely works backwards than as it should. I like many forum members have had many MB cars and SUVs and know exactly how it should work, I have had ate latest updates done all to no avail. One of the most fun things is to listen to the service people try to explain how it “ works as it should”. Most of them sold shoes 6 months ago anyway.
when I took delivery of the car 3 salesman and the service manager all tried to get it to work, until the rather large service manager got squeezed between the seat back and wheel, he actually was trapped until I hit the seat controls to free him. Too much fun
Hi Ron, funny I’m having the same issue regarding hitting my head. I’m 6 feet tall, not in bad shape and really don’t understand why getting into my GLC seemed easier than getting into this GLE. It is much higher so I must be entering the vehicle differently. BTW ,how do I activate the easy entry/ exit feature. It is a 2021 GLE 350 and I would like to try out that feature if my vehicle has it. Thanks
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