Mersedes SUV Manuals

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Seats, steering wheel and mirrors / Steering wheel / Adjusting the steering wheel manually

WARNING

If the steering wheel is unlocked while the vehicle is in motion, it could change position unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Before starting off, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.

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:

    Engine number
    1 Emission control information plate, including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards 2 Engine number (stamped into the crankcase) 3 VIN (on the lower edge of th ...

    DEF (BlueTEC vehicles only)
    Important notes on use To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment must be operated with the reducing agent DEF. When the supply of DEF is almost used up, the Check Additive See Op ...

    Keyless-go
    General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle. Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock th ...

    © 2026 Copyright www.mersuv.com