Mercedes-Benz Conecto, Manual

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Driver's area controls
Adjusting the steering column
Adjusting the steering column
M46.00-0030-01
To adjust the steering column, press
the lower section of pushbutton (1).
Danger.
Only make adjustments when the bus is
stationary. Lock the steering column in
place after you have adjusted the steering
wheel to match the driver's requirements.
To do this, press the upper section of
pushbutton (1).
Note:
If pushbutton (1) is not pressed again the
steering column will automatically lock
after approx. 12 seconds.
Danger.
After the adjustable steering column has
been adjusted, the driver must check that
all instruments and indicator lamps are
still visible.
Turning the steering wheel when
the bus is stationary
Adhere to the instructions.
Note:
To prevent damage to the steering
column, the following points must be
observed when turning the steering wheel
with the bus stationary, without hydraulic
support (engine switched off) and without
a turntable under the front wheels (tyres
in direct contact with the ground):
Release the steering wheel adjuster
and push the steering wheel fully
down. Lock the steering wheel ad-
juster in place. Turn the steering
wheel using both hands at an angle
of 90° to 180° to one another.
Caution:
Never have more than one person turn
the steering wheel. Do not pull the steer-
ing wheel on one side only.
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