Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 32

Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*
The stalk is located on the steering column
(lower left).
1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten
2 Steering column, height
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2.
or
Open the driver's door.
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Steering column, lengthen or shorten
Move stalk forward or backward in the
direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable
steering wheel position is reached with
your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Steering column, height
Move stalk up or down in the direction
of arrow 2. Make sure that your legs
can move freely and that all the dis-
plays (including malfunction and indi-
cator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
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With the memory function, you can
store seat positions together with set-
tings for the steering wheel and the ex-
terior rear view mirrors ( page 95).
Mirrors
Adjust the inside and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.
Warning!
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 al-
low 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.
Inside rear view mirror
Manually adjust the inside rear view
mirror.
More information can be found in the
"Controls in detail" section ( page 141).
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