2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 90

88 Multifunction steering wheel i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory (Y page 92). 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 still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Controls in detail X X Switch on the ignition. Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the stalk in direction of arrow :. Indicator lamp = comes on. i The steering wheel heating may be suspended temporarily. However, indicator lamp = remains on. The steering wheel heating is suspended when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†). It is also suspended when the temperature of the steering wheel is above 95‡ (35†). When these conditions do not apply anymore, steering wheel heating continues. X Crash-responsive exit aid When you open the driver's door after an accident has occurred, the steering column moves up. The position of the SmartKey in the starter switch is insignificant. This function facilitates exiting as well as rescue of vehicle occupants. The crash-responsive exit aid can only be triggered when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated via the control system. Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direction of arrow ;. Indicator lamp = goes out. i Indicator lamp = flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions. i The steering wheel heating switches off automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door. For more information on the steering wheel, see "Multifunction steering wheel" (Y page 119). Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.