Steering Wheel - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

The system automatically switches off
approximately 35 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
Problems with the seat heating/seat ventilation
Problem
The seat heating or seat
ventilation has switched
off prematurely or can-
not be switched on.

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Important safety notes
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WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do
the following while driving:
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
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steering wheel or mirrors
fasten the seat belt
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There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt
before starting the engine.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
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rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seat
ventilation can be switched back on manually.
Seat ventilation is only available for the front
seats.
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have selected.
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
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in the ignition lock (
To switch on:press button : repeatedly
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until the desired ventilation level is set.
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If you open the side windows and the sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey (
driver's seat ventilation automatically
switches to the highest level.
To switch off: press button : repeatedly
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until all the indicator lamps go out.
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If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
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WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
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