Multifunction Steering Wheel; Adjusting - Mercedes-Benz 2009 M-Class Operator's Manual

Multifunction steering wheel

Safety notes
G Warning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while
driving, or driving without the steering
wheel adjustment feature locked could
cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
Make sure
you can reach the steering wheel with your
R
arms slightly bent at the elbows
you can move your legs freely
R
all displays (including malfunction and
R
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
Release handle
1
X
Unlocking: Pull release handle
its stop limit.
X
Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
X
Locking: Push release handle
its original position.
X
Make sure the steering wheel is securely
locked by trying to move it up and down as
well as in and out before driving off.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
Adjusting steering wheel, in or out
1
Adjusting steering wheel, up or down
2
out to
1
X
Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows 1.
X
Adjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.
back to
1
i
The memory function (
you store the settings for the steering
wheel together with the settings for the
seat position and the exterior rear view
mirrors.
Controls in detail
Y page 108) lets
Z
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