Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Problems with the seat ventilation
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The seat ventilation has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation can
be switched back on.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R
fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
G WARNING
Children could become trapped by the steer-
ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no key in the
ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
:
Release lever
;
To adjust the steering wheel height
=
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.
Steering wheel
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Seats,
steering
wheel
and
mirrors
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