Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual page 101

Steering wheel
98
Problems with the seat ventilation
The seat ventilation has switched off prema-
turely or cannot be switched on. The vehicle's
electrical system voltage is too low because
too many electrical consumers are switched
on.
Switch off electrical consumers which you
X
do not need, such as the rear window heat-
ing or interior lighting.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G WARNING
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no key in the
ignition lock. Therefore, do not leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle, as they could
become trapped if the steering wheel is adjus-
ted.
G
WARNING
Only adjust the steering wheel when the vehi-
cle is stationary and do not pull away until the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism is
locked in position. You might otherwise drive
without the steering wheel adjustment mech-
anism being locked in position. As a result,
you could be distracted from road and traffic
conditions by an unintentional movement of
the steering wheel and thereby cause an acci-
dent.
However, the steerability of the vehicle is not
affected.
Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
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 electri-
cally
To adjust the steering wheel height
:
To adjust the steering wheel position
;
(fore-and-aft adjustment)