2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 44

Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column. Adjusting steering column in or out Move stalk in direction of arrows 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down Move stalk in direction of arrows 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the ignition ( page 36). or Open the driver's door. Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for 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 ( page 175). Warning! G i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors and the driver's seat position. 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, do one of the following: Move steering column stalk. Press one of the memory buttons or the memory button M ( page 139). 43