Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014 Operator's Manual page 104

Steering wheel
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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.
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WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel and the driver's seat, 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 seat
and the steering wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
press one of the memory function position
R
buttons, or
press one of the memory function memory
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.
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WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
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fall.
There is a risk of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a
suitable ladder.
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 205).
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Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R
open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
R
position 1
open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
R
in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
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The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving
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
R
lock
or
you press the Start/Stop button once on
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vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function ( page 105).
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Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered 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 easier 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.