Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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Multifunction steering wheel
78
you insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
i The last set steering wheel position is
stored when the ignition is switched off or
the position is stored in memory
(
Y
page 80).
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards when you
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
The steering wheel also tilts upwards when
you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey
in starter switch position
0 or 1.
i
When the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the
steering wheel will no longer be able to
move upward when the easy-entry/exit
feature is activated.
The adjustment procedure is briefly inter-
rupted when the engine is started.
G
Warning!
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Heated steering wheel
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel.
1
Switching on
2
Indicator lamp
3
Switching off
X Switch on the ignition.
X
Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of
stalk in direction of arrow
1
.
Indicator lamp
2
comes on.
i The steering wheel heating is temporarily
suspended while indicator lamp
2
remains on when the temperature of the
vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†) or if the
temperature of the steering wheel is above
95‡ (35†).
When these conditions do not apply any-
more, steering wheel heating continues.
X
Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of
stalk in direction of arrow
3
.
Indicator lamp
2
goes out.
i Indicator lamp
2
flashes or goes out in
case of power surge or undervoltage or if
the steering wheel heating malfunctions.
i The steering wheel heating switches off
automatically when you remove the Smart-
Key from the starter switch.
For information on steering wheel, see “Mul-
tifunction steering wheel” (
Y
page 108).
Controls in detail