Mercedes-Benz SLK, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
Adjusting the steering wheel
manually
:
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
electrically
:
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 105)
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
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
making adjustments, make sure that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the
steering wheel.
Steering wheel
101
Seats,
steering
wheel
and
mirrors
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