Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual page 124

Mirrors
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X
To adjust the steering wheel: swing lever
= down until it engages.
The steering wheel is unlocked.
X
Move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
X
Pull lever = up to the stop.
The steering wheel is locked again.
Mirrors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
R
mirrors
fasten the seat belt
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects visible in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. You could misjudge
the distance from road users driving behind
you when changing lanes, for instance. There
is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always look over your
shoulder to determine the actual distance
from road users driving behind you.
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch :
forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting electrically
X
Before pulling away, turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press button ; for the right exterior mirror or
button = for the left exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp for the button switches on
and the selected exterior mirror can be adjus-
ted.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time.
X
If the indicator lamp for button ; or = lights
up, press adjustment button : up or down,
to the right or left.
Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way that
you have a good overview of traffic condi-
tions.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated if the rear win-
dow heating is switched on and the outside tem-
perature is low.