Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment, manual
1 Adjustment handle
̈ To unlock the steering column, pull
handle 1 out to its stop limit.
̈ Move the steering wheel to the desired
position.
̈ Push handle 1 back to its original po-
sition to relock the steering column.
When you hear an audible click, the
steering column is again fixed into
place.
̈ Make sure the steering column is se-
curely locked by trying to move the
steering wheel up and down, in and out
before driving off.
Warning! G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing, or driving without the steering wheel
adjustment feature locked could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch, the electrical steering wheel
adjustment feature* can be operated when
the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
!
Do not drive the vehicle until you have
properly locked the steering column.
Warning! G
Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi-
cle at a standstill and make sure the steer-
ing column is securely locked in place
before driving off.
Driving without the steering column locked
may cause an unexpected steering wheel
movement which could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the
steering column is securely locked by trying
to move it up and down, and in and out be-
fore driving off.