Easy-entry/exit feature, Heated steering wheel, Controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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This feature allows the driver an easier entry
into and exit from the vehicle. When entering
and exiting 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 (
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.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, 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.
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
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
(
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
KEYLESS-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
interrupted when the engine is started.
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.
The steering wheel heating warms up the
leather area of the steering wheel.
1
Switching on
2
Switching off
3
Indicator lamp
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the
stalk in direction of arrow
1
.
Indicator lamp
3
comes on.
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The steering wheel heating may be
suspended temporarily. However, indicator
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