Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 112

Mirrors
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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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.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer
( page 244).
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Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings up when you:
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
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open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is in
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position 1.
open the driver's door and the SmartKey is in
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position u or 1 in the ignition lock.
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The steering wheel only moves up if it has
not already reached the upper stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
the driver's door is closed
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you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
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or
you press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
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cles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched on, the steering wheel is also
automatically moved to the previously set posi-
tion.
The last position of the steering column is stored
when you:
switch the ignition off
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save the setting with the memory function
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( page 113).
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Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
move upwards when the driver's door is opened.
This occurs irrespective of the position of the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it eas-
ier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only
operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is
activated in the on-board computer
( page 244).
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever : for-
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wards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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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.