Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 110)

Multifunction steering wheel
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X Continue pressing switch 1 until desired
seat heating level is reached.
X Switching off: Press switch 1 repeatedly
until all indicator lamps 2 go out.
If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 in the
seat heating switch 1 are flashing, there is
insufficient voltage available since too many
electrical consumers are turned on. The seat
heating switches off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on again
automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is
available.
Multifunction steering wheel
Safety notes
G Warning!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while
driving, or driving without the steering
wheel adjustment feature locked could
cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, 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.
Make sure
R you can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows
R you can move your legs freely
R all displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
(USA only)
1 Release handle
X Unlocking: Pull release handle 1 out to
its stop limit.
X Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
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.
Controls in detail