Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The electrically adjustable steering wheel can
still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in
the ignition lock.
Adjusting the steering wheel
:Adjusts the steering wheel height
;Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
iFurther related subjects:
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Ypage 116)
RStoring settings (Ypage 120)
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
XSwitch on the ignition (Ypage 146).
XTo switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc-
tion of arrow :or;.
Indicator lamp =lights up or goes out.
If you switch off the ignition, the steering wheel
heating is deactivated.
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The steering wheel heat-
ing has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be
switched on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you
and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the seat and
the steering wheel.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped by
Rthe steering wheel: move the steering
wheel adjustment lever.
Rthe seat: press the switch for seat adjust-
ment.
The adjustment process is stopped.
You can stop the adjustment process by press-
ing one of the memory function's position but-
tons. This function is only available on vehicles
with memory function.
GWARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea-
ture, they can become trapped, particularly
when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature using the multimedia sys-
tem (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat when the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver's seat moves backwards if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Rwith the start/stop button: open the driv-
er's door; the ignition must be switched off
Rwith the SmartKey: open the driver's door;
the SmartKey must be in position 0or 1in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 145)
iThe steering wheel only tilts upwards and
the driver's seat only moves backwards if the
driving position is stored after the seat or
steering column has been adjusted.
The last position of the steering wheel or seat is
stored if:
Rthe ignition is switched off
Rthe setting is stored with the memory function
(Ypage 120).
iThe steering wheel only moves upwards if it
has not already reached the upper stop. The
driver's seat only moves backwards if it is not
already in the rearmost position.
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Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the 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.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
even if the power supply is switched off.
Storing settings
The memory function is only available in vehicles
with the memory package.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people. The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rseat, backrest, head restraint position and
contour of the backrest in the lumbar region
Ractive multicontour seat: side bolsters of the
backrest, shoulder of the backrest, contour of
the backrest, dynamic function level
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
Rposition of the head-up display
XAdjust the seat accordingly (Ypage 101).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
(Ypage 115) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 117).
XPress memory button Mand then press one of
the memory position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting
XPress and hold the relevant memory position
button 1,2or 3until the following compo-
nents are in the saved position:
RSeat
RSteering wheel
RExterior mirrors
RHead-up Display
iIf you release the storage position button,
the seat, steering wheel and mirror setting
functions stop immediately. Adjustment of
the active multicontour seat or the 4-way lum-
bar support is still carried out.
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Memory function in the rear compart-
ment
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
General notes
The settings for the rear seat and the front-
passenger seat can be stored using the rear-
compartment memory function.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton is not
lit, store the rear seat settings.
RIf the indicator lamp in the vbutton lights
up, store the front-passenger seat and rear
seat settings. Both the front-passenger and
rear seat are taken into account with this set-
ting. Depending on the equipment in the vehi-
cle, two or three memory positions can be
stored for the front-passenger and rear seats.
Storing settings
General notes
With the memory function in the rear, you can
store up to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people. The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Ractive multicontour seat: the seat cushions of
the backrest as well as the contour of the
backrest in the lumbar and shoulder regions
Rseat heating: distribution of the heated sec-
tions of the seat cushion and backrest if the
indicator lamp in the
vbutton is not lit
The following settings are also stored to a mem-
ory position, if the indicator lamp in the v
button is lit:
Rposition of the footrest for the front-
passenger seat, if available
Rposition of the screen, if available
Vehicles without rear reclining seat
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
Selects rear-compartment seat
XPress the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seat accordingly
(Ypage 102).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2or 3within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position.
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Selecting the front-passenger seat and rear-
compartment seat
XPress thevbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seat accordingly
(Ypage 102).
XPress the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XAdjust the front-passenger seat accordingly
(Ypage 104).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2or 3within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position.
Vehicles with a rear reclining seat
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
Selects rear-compartment seat
XPress the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seat accordingly
(Ypage 102).
XPress the Mmemory button and then press
either the 1or 2memory button within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position. Selecting the front-passenger seat and rear-
compartment seat
XPress the
vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
The rear-compartment seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XAdjust the rear seat accordingly
(Ypage 102).
XPress the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
The front-passenger seat is selected if the
indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XAdjust the front-passenger seat accordingly
(Ypage 104).
XPress the Mmemory button and then press
either the 1or 2memory button within three
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position.
You cannot store any settings on the button for
setting the reclined position.
Calling up a stored setting
General notes
The memory positions in the area for the chauf-
feur mode can only be set when the conditions
for the chauffeur mode are fulfilled
(
Ypage 106).
Vehicles without rear reclining seat
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
XTo call up the stored rear seat setting:
press the vbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XTo call up the stored front-passenger seat
and rear seat settings: press thevbut-
ton repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the
button lights up.
XPress and hold the relevant storage position
button 1,2or 3until the rear seat or the front-
passenger seat are in the stored position.
iSeat adjustment is interrupted as soon as
you release the storage position button. The
adjustment of the active multicontour seat is
still carried out.
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Vehicles with a rear reclining seat
The power supply or the ignition must be
switched on so that the front-passenger seat
can be selected (
Ypage 146).
XTo call up the stored rear seat setting:
press thevbutton repeatedly until the
indicator lamp in the button is not lit.
XTo call up the stored front-passenger seat
and rear seat settings: press thevbut-
ton repeatedly until the indicator lamp in the
button lights up.
XPress and hold the relevant storage position
button 1or 2until the rear seat or the front-
passenger seat is in the stored position.
iSeat adjustment is interrupted as soon as
you release the storage position button. The
adjustment of the active multicontour seat is
still carried out.
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