2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

Controls in detail Mirrors you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver's door closed. still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 98). With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The steering wheel also tilts upwards when you open the driver's door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 1. i When the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror manually. For more information, see "Auto-dimming rear view mirrors" (Y page 97). Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passengerside exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 96