Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL450 Automobile User Manual


 
Multifunction steering wheel
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Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
1
Adjusting steering wheel, in or out
2
Adjusting steering wheel, up or down
X
Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move
stalk in direction of arrows 1.
X
Adjusting steering wheel up or down:
Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.
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The memory function (Y page 113) lets
you store the settings for the steering
wheel together with the settings for the
seat position and the exterior rear view
mirrors.
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows the driver an easier entry
into and exit from the vehicle. When entering
and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is
in its uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated
or deactivated in the Comfort submenu of the
control system (Y page 163).
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Warning!
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one
of the following:
R
Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
R
Press one of the memory position
buttons.
R
Press memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Children could open the driver’s
door and unintentionally activate the easy-
entry/exit feature, which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel will return to its last set
position when you close the driver’s door with
the ignition switched on. The steering wheel
will also return to its last set position when
you insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button once with the driver’s door closed.
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The last set steering wheel position is
stored when the ignition is switched off or
the position is stored in memory
(Y page 114).
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards when you
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
The steering wheel also tilts upwards when
you open the driver’s door with the SmartKey
in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position
1.
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When the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the
steering wheel will no longer be able to
move upward when the easy-entry/exit
feature is activated.
The adjustment procedure is briefly
interrupted when the engine is started.
Controls in detail
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