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Steering wheel110X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 144).X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired blower setting is set.X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.i If the vehicle battery voltage is too low, the seat ventilation may switch off.i You can open the side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening"( Y page 97) feature. The seat ventilation of the driver's seat then automatically switches to thehighest with the seat heating or seat ventilationProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe seat heating or seatThe on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsventilation has switcheders are switched prematurely or can-X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as thenot be switched window heating or interior the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seatventilation will switch back on wheelAdjusting the steering wheel mechan-icallyImportant safety notesG WARNINGG WARNINGThe steering wheel may move unexpectedly ifYou could lose control of the vehicle whileyou adjust it while driving. This could causedriving if you:you to lose control of the vehicle. There is aR adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel orrisk of an sure that the steering wheel is lockedR fasten the seat beltbefore driving off. Never unlock the steeringwheel when the vehicle is in is a risk of an the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seatbelt before starting the engine.G WARNINGChildren could become trapped by the steer-ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk leaving the vehicle, always take the keywith you and lock the vehicle. Never leavechildren unattended in the vehicle.: Release lever; To adjust the steering wheel heightTh
Steering wheel
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X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock ( Y page 144).
X To switch on: press button : repeatedly until the desired blower setting is set.
X To switch off: press button : repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the vehicle battery voltage is too low, the seat ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening"
( Y page 97) feature. The seat ventilation of the driver's seat then automatically switches to the
highest level.
Problems with the seat heating or seat ventilation
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The seat heating or seat
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
ventilation has switched
ers are switched on.
off prematurely or can-
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
not be switched on.
rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating or seat
ventilation will switch back on automatically.
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel mechan-
ically
Important safety notes
G WARNING
G WARNING
The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if
You could lose control of the vehicle while
you adjust it while driving. This could cause
driving if you:
you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
risk of an accident.
mirrors
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked
R fasten the seat belt
before driving off. Never unlock the steering
wheel when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
G WARNING
Children could become trapped by the steer-
ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
: Release lever
; To adjust the steering wheel height
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no key in the igni-
= To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-
tion lock.
and-aft adjustment)
Steering wheel111X Push release lever : down completely.i Further related subjects:The steering column is unlocked.R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( Y page 111)X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-R Storing settings ( Y page 115)tion.X Push release lever : up as far as it will steering column is wheel heatingX Check if the steering column is locked. Whendoing so, try to push the steering wheel up orSwitching on/offdown or try to move it in the the steering wheel electri-callySeats, steering wheel and mirrorsX Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock( Y page 144).X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc-tion of arrow : or ;.Indicator lamp = lights up or goes with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off: To adjust the steering wheel heightthe ignition and open the driver's door, the; To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-steering wheel heating is switched -aft adjustment)Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when youThe steering wheel can also be adjusted whenremove the key from the ignition lock, the steer-the key is removed from the ignition wheel heating is switched with the steering wheel heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe steering wheel heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-ing has switched itselfers are switched prematurely or can- X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as thenot be switched window heating or interior -ENTRY/EXIT featureoccupants – particularly children – couldbecome trapped. There is a risk of safety notesWhile the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-G WARNINGing adjustments, make sure that no one hasany body parts in the sweep of the steeringWhen the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature steering wheel, you and other vehicleZ
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X Push release lever : down completely.
i Further related subjects:
The steering column is unlocked.
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ( Y page 111)
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-
R Storing settings ( Y page 115)
tion.
X Push release lever : up as far as it will go.
The steering column is locked.
Steering wheel heating
X Check if the steering column is locked. When
doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or
Switching on/off
down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft
direction.
Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
( Y page 144).
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc-
tion of arrow : or ;.
Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off
: To adjust the steering wheel height
the ignition and open the driver's door, the
; To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-
steering wheel heating is switched off.
and-aft adjustment)
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
remove the key from the ignition lock, the steer-
the key is removed from the ignition lock.
ing wheel heating is switched off.
Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The steering wheel heat- The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ing has switched itself
ers are switched on.
off prematurely or can- X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
not be switched on.
rear window heating or interior lighting.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Important safety notes
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
G WARNING
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
wheel.
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
Z
Mirrors112orMove the steering wheel adjustment lever ifR you press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-there is a risk of entrapment by the steeringcles with KEYLESS-GOwheel. The adjustment process is you close the driver's door with the key inser-ted in the ignition lock, the steering wheel isPress one of the memory function position but-automatically moved to the previously set posi-tons. This function is available only on the memory last position of the steering column is storedG WARNINGwhen you:If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-R switch the ignition offture, they can become trapped, particularlyR save the setting with the memory functionwhen unattended. There is a risk of injury.( Y page 115).When leaving the vehicle, always take the keyCrash-responsive EASY-EXIT featurewith you and lock the vehicle. Never leaveSeats, steering wheel and mirrorschildren unattended in the the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-gered in an accident, the steering column willG WARNINGmove upwards when the driver's door is occurs irrespective of the position of theIf you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXITkey in the ignition lock. This makes it easier tofeature is making adjustments, you could loseexit the vehicle and rescue the of the vehicle. There is a risk of anThe crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature isAlways wait until the adjustment process isactivated in the on-board computercomplete before driving off.( Y page 254).The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting inand out of your vehicle can activate and deactivate the EASY-Rear-view mirrorENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer( Y page 254).Position of the steering wheel when theEASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is activeThe steering wheel tilts upwards if you:R remove the key from the ignition lockR open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is inposition 1.R open the
Mirrors
112
or
Move the steering wheel adjustment lever if
R you press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
there is a risk of entrapment by the steering
cles with KEYLESS-GO
wheel. The adjustment process is stopped.
If you close the driver's door with the key inser-
ted in the ignition lock, the steering wheel is
Press one of the memory function position but-
automatically moved to the previously set posi-
tons. This function is available only on vehicles
tion.
with the memory function.
The last position of the steering column is stored
G WARNING
when you:
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
R switch the ignition off
ture, they can become trapped, particularly
R save the setting with the memory function
when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
( Y page 115).
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
children unattended in the vehicle.
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
G WARNING
move upwards when the driver's door is opened.
This occurs irrespective of the position of the
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
key in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only
accident.
operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is
Always wait until the adjustment process is
activated in the on-board computer
complete before driving off.
( Y page 254).
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier.
Mirrors
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
Rear-view mirror
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer
( Y page 254).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel tilts upwards if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is in
position 1.
R open the driver's door and the key is in posi-
tion u or 1 in the ignition lock.
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it
X Anti-dazzle mode: pivot anti-dazzle
has not already reached the upper stop.
switch : forwards or back.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the previously
set position if:
R the driver's door is closed and
R you insert the key into the ignition lock

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