2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 111

Controls in detail Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment, manual Steering wheel adjustment, electrical Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows the driver an 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 Comfort submenu of the control system (Y page 158). 1 Release handle X X X X Unlocking: Pull release handle 1 out to its stop limit. Move steering wheel to the desired position. Locking: Push release handle 1 back to its original position. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down as well as in and out before driving off. 1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down X X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move stalk in direction of arrows 1. Adjusting steering wheel up or down: Move stalk in direction of arrows 2. i The memory function (Y page 114) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors. G Warning! 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: RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk. RPress one of the memory position buttons. RPress memory button M. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easyentry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Z 109