Mercedes Benz 2008 sl 550 User Manual

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Getting started
Adjusting
Head restraint tilt
Manually adjust the angle of the head re-
straint. 
Push or pull on the lower edge of the 
head restraint cushion.
For more information on seats, see “Seats” 
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Steering wheel
Make sure that
you can reach the steering wheel with 
your arms slightly bent at the elbows
you can move your legs freely
all displays (including malfunction and 
indicator lamps) on the instrument 
cluster are clearly visible
Warning!
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv-
ing could cause the driver to lose control of 
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 
from the starter switch, take it with you, and 
lock the vehicle.
Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey 
with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the 
starter switch or the SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, 
the steering wheel adjustment feature can 
be operated when the driver’s door is open. 
Therefore, do not leave children unattended 
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked 
vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a 
vehicle could result in an accident and/or 
serious personal injury.
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The memory function (
store the settings for the steering wheel together 
with the settings for the driver’s seat position 
and the exterior rear view mirrors.