Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 45)

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Getting started
Adjusting
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel will return to its last set
position when you:
ț close the driver’s door with the ignition
switched on,
or
ț insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (
୴ page 38) once
with the driver’s door closed
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards when you:
ț remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch,
or
ț open the driver’s door with the
SmartKey in starter switch position 0
or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
୴ page 38) in position 1.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, 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.
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The last set steering wheel position is
stored when
ț the ignition is switched off
ț the position is stored in memory
(
୴ page 139)
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If 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 in-
terrupted when the engine is started.
Warning!
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Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in mo-
tion. All steering wheel adjustment must be
completed before setting the vehicle in mo-
tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still
adjusting could cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
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