Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual page 115

Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem
The steering wheel
heating has switched
off prematurely or
cannot be switched on.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, 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
steering wheel.
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.
G
WARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, they can become trapped,
particularly when unattended. There is a risk
of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
G
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.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
X
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
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 (
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
R
R
i
Position of the steering wheel for
driving
The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
R
R
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
Steering wheel
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
page 277).
Y
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
open the driver's door with KEYLESS-GO in
position 1
open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
the driver's door is closed
you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock
or
you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
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