2003 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 38

Getting started Adjusting ! Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column. If the warning message STEERING WHEEL ADJUST - LOCK ! is displayed while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked properly ( page 276). Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk is located on the steering column (lower left). Steering column, lengthen or shorten Move stalk forward or backward in the direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Steering column, height Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure that your legs can move freely and that all the displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. or Open the driver's door. i With the memory function* ( page 98), you can store steering wheel positions together with settings for the seats and the exterior rear view mirrors. 38