Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 43)

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Getting started
Adjusting
The adjustment handle for manual steering
wheel adjustment is located under the
steering column.
̈ To unlock the steering column, pull
handle out to its stop limit.
̈ Move steering wheel to the desired
position.
Make sure your legs can move freely
and that all the displays (including
malfunction and indicator lamps) on
the instrument cluster are clearly
visible.
̈ Push handle back to its original posi-
tion to relock the steering column.
The steering column is once again
locked into position.
̈ Make sure the steering column is se-
curely locked by trying to move the
steering wheel up and down, in and out
before driving off.
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*
!
Do not drive the vehicle until you have
properly locked the steering column.
Warning!
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing 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 ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.