Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 41)

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Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
1 Adjustment handle
̈ To unlock the steering column, pull
handle 1 out to its stop limit.
̈ Move the steering wheel to the desired
position.
̈ Push handle 1 back to its original po-
sition to relock the steering column.
When you hear an audible click, the
steering column is again fixed into
place.
̈ 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*
The lever for the electrical steering wheel
adjustment is located on the steering col-
umn (lower left).
1 Adjusting steering column, in or out
2 Adjusting steering column, up or down
̈ Switch on the ignition ( ୴ page 35).
or
̈ Open the driver’s door.
!
Do not drive the vehicle until you have
properly locked the steering column.
Warning!
G
Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi-
cle at a standstill and make sure the steer-
ing column is securely locked in place
before driving off.
Driving without the steering column locked
may cause an unexpected steering wheel
movement which could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the
steering column is securely locked by trying
to move it up and down, and in and out be-
fore driving off.