Steering wheel, Important safety notes, Adjusting the steering wheel manually – Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class User Manual

Page 112: Wheel adjustment, Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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Problems with the seat ventilation

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The seat ventilation has
switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on.

The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.

X

Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat ventilation will
switch back on automatically.

Steering wheel

Important safety notes

G

WARNING

You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:

R

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors

R

fasten the seat belt

There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.

G

WARNING

Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

Adjusting the steering wheel

manually

G

WARNING

If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.

Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.

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Release lever

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To adjust the steering wheel height

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To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)

X

Push release lever : down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.

X

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.

X

Push release lever : up completely.
The steering column is locked.

X

Check if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering
wheel up or down or try to move it in the
fore-and-aft direction.

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Steering wheel

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

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