Mirrors:adjusting, Mirrors – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Getting started

Adjusting

The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is
located on the lower left of the steering
column.

1 Adjusting steering column, in or out
2 Adjusting steering column, up or down

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Switch on the ignition (

page 38).

or

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Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out

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Move stalk forward or back in direction
of arrow

1 until a comfortable steer-

ing wheel position is reached with your
arms slightly bent at the elbow.

Adjusting steering column up or down

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Move stalk up or down in direction of
arrow

2.

Make sure your legs can move freely
and that all displays (including malfunc-
tion and indicator lamps) on the instru-
ment cluster are clearly visible.

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.

i

The memory function (

page 144) lets

you store the settings for the steering
wheel column together with the set-
tings for seat positions and the exterior
rear view mirrors.

Warning!

G

In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may

escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass

breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-

low the liquid to come into contact with

eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.

In case it does, immediately flush affected

area with water, and seek medical help if

necessary.

!

Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their
liquid state and by applying plenty of
water.

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