Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual

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Getting started

Adjusting

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Manually adjust the angle of the head 
restraint. Push or pull on the lower 
edge of the head restraint cushion.

More information can be found in the 
“Controls in detail” section (

The stalk is located on the steering column 
(lower left).

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Make sure that the ignition is switched 
on.

All the lights in the instrument cluster 
light up.

1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten
2 Steering column, height

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Move stalk forward or back in the direc-
tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable 
steering wheel position is reached with 
your arms slightly bent at the elbow.

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The memory function (

page 99) lets 

you store the steering wheel adjust-
ment together with the adjustment for 
the seat and the exterior rear view mir-
rors.

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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 
key from the starter switch, and take the 
KEYLESS-GO

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 card (if so equipped) with 

you.

The steering wheel adjustment feature can 
also be operated with the driver’s door 
open. Do not leave children unattended in 
the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked 
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause an accident and/or serious 
personal injury.