Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 52)

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Getting started
Adjusting
1 Release handle
̈ To unlock the steering column, pull
release handle
1 out to its stop limit.
̈ Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
̈ Push release handle 1 back to its
original position to relock the steering
column.
The steering column is locked into po-
sition again.
̈ Make sure the steering column is
securely locked by trying to move the
steering wheel up and down as well as
in and out before driving off.
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*
Make sure that
ț you can reach the steering wheel with
your arms slightly bent at the elbows
ț you can move your legs freely
ț all displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument
cluster are clearly visible
The steering wheel adjustment stalk is
located on the lower left of the steering
column.
Warning!
G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter
switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
removed from the vehicle, the steering
wheel adjustment feature can be operated
when the driver’s door is open. Therefore,
do not leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
i The memory function* ( ୴ page 143) lets
you store the settings for the steering wheel col-
umn together with the settings for seat positions
and the exterior rear view mirrors.