Steering Wheel - 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
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(fore-and-aft adjustment)
Push release lever : down completely in
X
the direction of the arrow.
The steering column is unlocked.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
X
position.
Push release lever : up completely.
X
The steering column is locked.
Check if the steering column is locked.
X
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:
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
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( page 101)
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Storing settings (
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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.
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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.

I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Steering wheel
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