Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
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WARNING
The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if
you adjust it while driving. This could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked
before driving off. Never unlock the steering
wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
:
Release lever
;
To adjust the steering wheel height
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To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X
Push release lever
:
down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X
Push release lever
:
up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X
Check if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering
wheel up or down or try to move it in the
fore-and-aft direction.
Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally
:
To adjust the steering wheel height
;
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the key is removed from the ignition lock.
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Further related subjects:
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EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(
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page 111)
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Storing settings (
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page 115)
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If someone is trapped:
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press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
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move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
Steering wheel
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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