Mercedes-Benz 2016 SLK, Operator'S Manual

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G WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
G WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
:
Release lever
;
To adjust the steering wheel height
=
To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X
Push release lever : down completely in
the direction of the arrow.
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)
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Further related subjects:
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EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
(
Y
page 101)
R
Storing settings (
Y
page 106)
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
G WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
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