Steering Wheel; Steering Wheel Adjustment, Manual - Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual

Steering wheel

Warning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing, or driving without the steering wheel
adjustment feature locked could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) removed from
the starter switch or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) removed from
the vehicle, the electrical steering wheel ad-
justment feature can be operated. There-
fore, do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi-
cle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehi-
cle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
Make sure
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you can reach the steering wheel with
your arms slightly bent at the elbows
you can move your legs freely
all displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument
cluster are clearly visible

Steering wheel adjustment, manual

Warning!
Only adjust the steering wheel with the
vehicle at a standstill with the parking brake
engaged and make sure the steering wheel
is securely locked in place before driving off.
Driving without the steering wheel locked
may cause unexpected steering wheel
movement which could result in the driver
losing control of the vehicle. Make sure the
steering wheel is securely locked by trying
to move it up and down, and in and out be-
fore driving off.
Controls in detail
The handle for steering wheel adjustment
is located below the steering column.
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1 Steering wheel adjustment release
handle
2 Steering wheel up/down
3 Steering wheel in/out
To unlock the steering wheel, pull
handle 1 down to its stop limit.
The steering wheel is unlocked
Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
Steering wheel
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