Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Multifunction steering wheel
109
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
1
Release handle
X
Unlocking: Pull release handle
1
out to
its stop limit.
X
Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
X
Locking: Push release handle
1
back to
its original position.
X Make sure the steering wheel is securely
locked by trying to move it up and down as
well as in and out before driving off.
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
1
Adjusting steering wheel, in or out
2
Adjusting steering wheel, up or down
X
Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows
1
.
X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows
2
.
i The memory function (
Y
page 114) lets
you store the settings for the steering
wheel together with the settings for the
seat position and the exterior rear view
mirrors.
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows the driver an easier entry
into and exit from the vehicle. When entering
and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is
in its uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated
or deactivated in the
Comfort
submenu of the
control system (
Y
page 158).
G
Warning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one
of the following:
R
Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R
Press one of the memory position
buttons.
R
Press memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could open the driver’s
door and unintentionally activate the easy-
entry/exit feature, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
Controls in detail
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