Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 44)

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Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel 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
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
The steering wheel adjustment release
handle is located on the lower left of the
steering column.
1 Steering wheel adjustment release
handle
̈ To unlock the steering wheel, pull
handle
1 out to its stop limit.
̈ Move the steering wheel to the desired
position.
̈ To lock the steering wheel, push
handle
1 in all the way until it
engages.
The steering wheel is locked into
position again.
̈ Make sure the steering wheel is
securely locked by trying to move the
steering wheel up and down, in and out
before driving off.
Warning!
G
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing, or driving without the steering wheel
adjustment feature locked could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch, the electrical steering wheel
adjustment feature* can be operated when
the driver’s door is open. 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.
!
Do not drive the vehicle until you have
properly locked the steering wheel.