2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 52

Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* Warning! G i The memory function* ( page 143) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel column together with the settings for seat positions and the exterior rear view mirrors. Make sure that you can reach the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent at the elbows you can move your legs freely all displays (including malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the lower left of the steering column. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the 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. 1 Release handle To unlock the steering column, pull release handle 1 out to its stop limit. Move steering wheel to the desired position. Push release handle 1 back to its original position to relock the steering column. The steering column is locked into position again. Make sure the steering column is securely locked by trying to move the steering wheel up and down as well as in and out before driving off. 51