Mercedes-Benz C 240, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Adjusting
Adjusting steering column in or out
왘
Move stalk forward or back in the
direction of arrow
1 until a comfort-
able steering wheel position is reached
with your arms slightly bent at the
elbow.
Adjusting steering column up or down
왘
Move stalk up or down in the direction
of arrow
2 .
Make sure your legs can move freely
and that all the displays (incl. malfunc-
tion and indicator lamps) on the instru-
ment cluster are clearly visible.
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.
Interior rear view mirror
왘
Manually adjust the interior rear view
mirror.
For more information, see “Rear view mir-
rors” (
컄
page 171).
Exterior rear view mirrors
i
The memory function* (
컄
page 113)
lets you store the setting for the
steering wheel together with the
settings for the seat position and
exterior rear view mirrors.
Warning!
G
In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not
allow the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their
liquid state and by applying plenty of
water.
Warning!
G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.