Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 User Manual

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Getting started

Adjusting

Adjusting steering column in or out

Move stalk forward or back in the
direction of arrow

1 until a comfort-

able steering wheel position is reached
with your arms slightly bent at the
elbow.

Adjusting steering column up or down

Press the lever up or down in the direc-
tion of arrow

2. Make sure that you

can move your legs freely and that you
can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly.

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.

Interior rear view mirror

Manually adjust the rear-view mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mir-
rors” (

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page 179).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning!

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 respiratory system.

In case it does, immediately flush affected

area with water, and seek medical help if

necessary.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can be
completely removed only while in the
liquid state and by applying plenty of
water.

Warning!

Exercise care when using the passen-

ger-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-

terior rear view mirror or glance over your

shoulder before changing lanes.