Mirrors:adjusting;adjusting:mirrors, Mirrors – Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class User Manual
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Getting started
Adjusting
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Move lever 1 to its stop down.
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Move steering wheel up or down to de-
sired position.
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Move lever 1 to its stop up.
The steering column is locked.
Mirrors
Adjust the inside and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.
Inside rear view mirror
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Manually adjust the inside rear view
mirror.
Exterior rear view mirrors
!
If the indicator lamp _ (
comes on while the engine is running,
the steering column is not locked prop-
erly.
Warning!
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In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys-
tem. In case it does, immediately flush af-
fected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their liq-
uid state and by applying plenty of wa-
ter.