Steering Wheel - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Adjusting the steering wheel
manually
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WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
Release lever
:
To adjust the steering wheel height
;
To adjust the steering wheel position
=
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
Push release lever : down completely.
X
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)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock.
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Further related subjects:
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
R
( page 99)
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Storing settings (
R
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
G
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.

If somebody becomes trapped:
press one of the memory function position
R
buttons, or
move the switch for steering wheel
R
adjustment in the opposite direction to that
in which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Steering wheel
page 103)
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