2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 112

Controls in detail Multifunction steering wheel With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver's door with the ignition switched on. The steering wheel will also return to its last set position when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver's door closed. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. X X Switch on the ignition. Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the stalk in direction of arrow 1. Indicator lamp 3 comes on. i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 114). With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver's door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. i The steering wheel heating may be suspended temporarily. However, indicator lamp 3 remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†). When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues. X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direction of arrow 2. Indicator lamp 3 goes out. i Indicator lamp 3 flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions. 1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp i The steering wheel heating switches off automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you 110