Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
Mirrors
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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 98).
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 KEY-
LESS-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 inter-
rupted when the engine is started.
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Warning!
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Mirrors
Notes
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mir-
rors before driving so that you have a good
view of the road and traffic conditions.
Interior rear view mirror
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Adjust the interior rear view mirror man-
ually.
For more information, see “Auto-dimming
rear view mirrors” (Y page 97).
Exterior rear view mirrors
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Warning!
Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved sur-
face for a wider field of view). Objects in
mirror are closer than they appear. Check
your interior rear view mirror or glance over
your shoulder before changing lanes.
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