2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE steering wheel adjustment

107 Controls in detailSeats
Seats
Information on seat adjustment can be
found in the “Getting started” section
(page 34).
Easy-entry/exit feature
With the easy-entry/exit feature activated,
the steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver’s seat moves to the rear.
This allows easier entry into and exit from
the vehicle when the driver’s door is
opened. However, the engine must be
turned off.
When the SmartKey is inserted in the start-
er switch or you have pressed the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once and
the driver’s door is closed, the steering
wheel and the driver’s seat return to their
last set positions.You can activate the following functions:


Steering column:
Only the steering column is adjusted.


Steering column and seat:
Both the steering column and the seat
are adjusted.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be
switched on or off in the convenience sub-
menu of the control system (
page 150).
Warning!
G
You must ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the
easy-entry / exit feature is activated, the
driver’s door is being opened, and the en-
gine is turned off or the SmartKey removed
from the starter switch. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
open the driver's door and unintentionally
activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
iTo cancel seat /steering wheel move-
ment, do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch
(page 34).


Move the steering column stalk
(page 38).


Press the memory button
(page 116)

150 Controls in detailControl systemActivating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry/exit feature. When the
feature is activated, the steering wheel and
driver’s seat will move back to facilitate ex-
iting when you

remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch


open the driver’s door
However, the engine must be turned off.After entering the vehicle, the steering
wheel and seat will move into the position
stored in memory when


the driver’s door is closed.


you put the SmartKey in the starter
switch or press the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button.


press the appropriate stored position
button on the memory switch
(page 116).
Warning!
G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and the driver’s seat when the
easy-entry/exit feature is in operation and
the driver’s door is being opened or the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
iTo cancel seat/steering wheel move-
ment, do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch
(page 35)


Move the steering column stalk
(page 38)


Press the memory switch
(page 116)

151 Controls in detail
Control system

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to
the
Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Function Easy-entry feature
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to change the
easy-entry/exit setting.
The following settings are available for
the easy-entry/exit feature:Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the mem-
ory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the mirrors should be stored
separately for each SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO (
page 116).

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to
the
Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Key-dependent
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to set key-depen-
dency to
on or
off
.
Setting parking position for exterior rear
view mirror
Use the
Mirror adjustment parking aid

function to select whether the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror should be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers when reverse gearR is engaged. For
additional information, see “Activating ex-
terior rear view mirror parking position”
(
page 168).
off
The easy-entry/ex-
it feature is deacti-
vated.
Steering col.
Only the steering
column is moved.
Steer. col. + seat
Both the steering
column and the
seat are moved.

403 Index
A
ABS 23, 76, 397
Malfunction indicator lamp 306
Messages in display 315
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 163
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 181
Air recirculation mode 178
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Automatic climate control 173
Central locking (control system) 149
Charcoal filter 179, 180
Distance warning function* 230
Distronic* 225, 226
Easy-entry/exit feature 150
ESP 80
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 120
Exterior rear view
mirror parking position 168
Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Immobilizer 53, 81
Manual shift program
CLK 55 AMG 164
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Rear window defroster 171
Residual heat 181
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 164
Tow-away alarm 83
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Windshield wipers 49Adding
Coolant 287
Engine oil 285
Additional turn signals 351
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment 182
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 176
Air volume 177
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 38
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 112
Seat cushion depth 112
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column in/out 38
Steering column up/down 38
Steering wheel 37

411 Index
Distance warning lamp 310
Driving hints 230
Fine adjustment 227
Increasing distance 229
Increasing time interval 228
Intermittent signal tone 223
Menu 224
Messages in display 317
Sensor cover 301
Setting a higher speed 226
Setting a lower speed 227
Setting following distance 228
Setting the current speed 226
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function) 227
Warning and indicator lamps 223Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 258
Doors
Message in display 325
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Opening from outside 87, 92
Downhill driving
Cruise control 219
Downshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 162
Drinking and driving 267Driving
General instructions 40, 267
Hydroplaning 271
In winter 273
Problems 50
Safety systems 76
Through standing water 274
Traveling abroad 274
With Distronic* 230
Driving instructions 267
Driving off 269
Driving safety systems
ABS 76
BAS 77
ESP 78
Driving system
Parktronic* 233
Driving systems 218
Cruise control 218
Distronic* 221
Driving safety systems 76

428 IndexStarter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 135
Station selection
Setting 148
Steering column
In/out adjustment 38
Up/down adjustment 38
Steering gear oil
Message in display 335
Steering wheel 37
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 303
Height adjustment 38
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 161
Activating 164
Deactivating 165
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 259
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 216
Windows 212
Storage bags 247
Storage compartments
Glove box 244
Storage spaces
Cup holder 245
Storing
Minispare wheel 340
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 117
Submenus
Convenience 149
For settings 131
In control system 133
Instrument cluster 142, 144
Lighting 145
Resetting functions
in Control system 140
Selecting 140
Settings menu 140
Vehicle 148Sun visors 169
Sunroof*
Message in display 336
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 401
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
Engine 53
ESP 79
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 53
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149