Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Multifunction steering wheel
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Steering wheel adjustment, manual
1
Release handle
2
Adjusting steering wheel, up or down
3
Adjusting steering wheel, in or out
X
Unlocking: Pull release handle 1 out to
its stop limit.
X
Move steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
X
Locking: Push release handle 1 back to
its original position.
X
Make sure the steering wheel is securely
locked by trying to move it up and down as
well as in and out before driving off.
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 80) lets
you store the settings for the steering
wheel together with the settings for the
seat position and the exterior rear view mir-
rors.
Easy-entry/exit feature
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle. When entering and exit-
ing the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its
uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated
or deactivated in the Convenience submenu
of the control system (Y page 124).
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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, move
steering wheel adjustment stalk or press
one of the memory position buttons or
memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi-
cle. 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
Controls in detail
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