Adjusting the steering wheel manually

1 Release lever

1 Release lever
2 To adjust the steering wheel height
3 To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-and-aft adjustment)

- Push release lever 1 down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
- Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
- Push release lever 1 up completely.
The steering column is locked.
- Check if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft direction.

    See also:

    Trailer towing
    - Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients. - Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient, shift down into shift range 3 or 2, even if cruise control or DISTRONIC PL ...

    Driver's knee bag
    Driver's knee bag 1 provides additional protection for the driver against: - knee injuries - thigh injuries - lower leg injuries Driver's knee bag 1 deploys below the steering wheel. During ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent ...