Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Important safety notes - EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system - Steering wheel - Seats, steering wheel and mirrors - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Important safety notes

The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier.

You can activate and deactivate the EASYENTRY/ EXIT feature in the on-board computer.

WARNING You must make sure no one can become 
You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
To stop steering wheel movement do one of the following:
Move steering wheel adjustment stalk.
Press one of the memory position buttons.
Press memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

WARNING Let the system complete the adjustment 
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.

    Position of the steering wheel when theEASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active
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