2013 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class seat adjustment

also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last positio nofthe steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the settingw ith the memory
function (Y page 116).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 277). Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0002
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear. This means that you could misjudge the
distance fro
mroad users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press button 0002for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0003for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 001Fas long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustmen tbutton 001Fup, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterio rmirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low. Mirrors
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Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
0002
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0003 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
001F Adjustment button
001E Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button 0003for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 001Fto adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position. Using the memory button
0002
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0003 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
001F Adjustment button
001E Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M001E.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button 001Fto adjust the exterior mirror. In
the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the
curb should be visible.
X Press memory button M001E and one of the
arrows on adjustment button 001Fwithin
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps. Mirrors
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Calling up a stored parking position
setting 0002
Butto nfor the driver's side exterior mirror
0003 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
001F Adjustment button
001E Memory button M
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button 0003.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9mph
(15 km/h)
R if you press button 0002for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side Memory function
Storing settings
G
WARNING
If you use the memor yfunctio nonthe driver's
side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat
or steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants –particularly childre n–could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making
adjustments, make sure that no one has any
body parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped,
immediately release the memory function
position button .The adjustment process is
stopped. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they
activate the memory function, particularly
when unattended. There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three
differen tpeople.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R driver's side: steering wheel position
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
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Memory functionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Activating/deactivating the rada
rsensor
system
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to selec tthe Sett. menu.
X Press 0004or0003 to select the Vehicle submenu.
X Press 000Bto confirm.
X Press the 0003or0004 button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual): .
You will see the selected setting: Enabledor
Disabled .
X Press the 000Bbutton to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 194)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 67)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 73)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 233)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 237)
Convenience submenu Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment lever or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, 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.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Convenience submenu.X
Press 000Bto confirm.
X Press 0004or0003 to select the Easy Entry/Exit function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit function is
activated, the vehicle steering wheel is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 000Bbutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (Y page 112).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press 000Bto confirm.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Belt Adjustment function.
When the Belt Adjustment function is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the 000Bbutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see (Y page 57).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when
locking feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Y page 116).
When you activate the Auto. Mirror Folding function, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If you
unlock the vehicle and then open a door, the
exterior mirrors fold out again.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0004or0003 button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press 000Bto confirm. Menus and submenus
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