Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual page 104

Steering wheel
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If somebody becomes trapped:
press one of the memory function position
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buttons, or
press one of the memory function memory
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buttons, or
move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
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ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving
The adjustment process is stopped.
G WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
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fall.
There is a risk of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com-
puter ( page 207).
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Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
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open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
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position 1
open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
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in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
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The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selec-
ted position when:
the driver's door is closed
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you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
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lock
or
you press the Start/Stop button once on
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vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function ( page 106).
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Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the posi-
tion of the SmartKey in the ignition lock. This
makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue
the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY fea-
ture is activated in the on-board computer
( page 207).
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