SL/R231: Easy Exit Setting?
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The steering wheel moves out of your way when you turn the car off and also goes (lowers, raises, whatever) to your pre set position when you get in/start the car.
The move out of your way feature will not happen if the wheel is already in its furthest up position, or you open the door while the car is running. You must turn the car off and open the door to experience that feature.
The move out of your way feature will not happen if the wheel is already in its furthest up position, or you open the door while the car is running. You must turn the car off and open the door to experience that feature.
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I drive with the steering wheel in the upmost position so it does not block my view of the dash board so this function is useless for me…..
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Having your view of the dashboard blocked may be different for each person based on the angle you have the seat when driving, as well as how tall you are.
My view of the dashboard is also not blocked, but thankfully I am able to still use and appreciate the easy exit function. I think it’s a slick little feature, although not mind blowing.
My view of the dashboard is also not blocked, but thankfully I am able to still use and appreciate the easy exit function. I think it’s a slick little feature, although not mind blowing.
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For each person it will be different based on the angle you have the seat when driving, as well as how tall you are.
My view of the dashboard is also not blocked, but thankfully I am able to still use and appreciate the easy exit function. I think it’s a slick little feature, although not mind blowing.
My view of the dashboard is also not blocked, but thankfully I am able to still use and appreciate the easy exit function. I think it’s a slick little feature, although not mind blowing.
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There are a many questions I would like to ask MB about why they did this, or that. I would truly like to hear their mindset and reasoning on some things. I would also hope that the overwhelming theme of the answers they would provide wouldn’t be cost savings.
I will likely never get to ask such questions.
I will likely never get to ask such questions.
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I would use this feature with caution. Mine drove the wheel to its uppermost position and stalled/jammed the motor. Motor would then not respond to the raise/lower lever. Had to yank on the wheel while use the lower function to unjam it. This is not an uncommon issue according to this forum.
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I agree as it worked great in my C7 Corvette. I may as well turn it off in the SL if there is no way to get the seat to move back when exiting. Having the steering wheel raise is unimportant to me.
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I would be more inclined to have the car serviced to find out why your steering wheel jammed, as there is no way to know that the jam wouldn’t have happened at that moment by you manually raising the steering wheel.
Kinda like saying be careful when putting your car in reverse, because I did and it made my reverse light burn out. Always good to be careful, but also good to find the culprit.
Kinda like saying be careful when putting your car in reverse, because I did and it made my reverse light burn out. Always good to be careful, but also good to find the culprit.
I would use this feature with caution. Mine drove the wheel to its uppermost position and stalled/jammed the motor. Motor would then not respond to the raise/lower lever. Had to yank on the wheel while use the lower function to unjam it. This is not an uncommon issue according to this forum.
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I would use this feature with caution. Mine drove the wheel to its uppermost position and stalled/jammed the motor. Motor would then not respond to the raise/lower lever. Had to yank on the wheel while use the lower function to unjam it. This is not an uncommon issue according to this forum.
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I also don't get why MB don’t do this.
My 2003 Dodge Durango Hemi, had outside mirrors, a/c, radio, seat, steering, pedals etc programmable to two key fobs (wife & me).
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Yes I know, I also have the smart top module and have pos 3 set for seat full back, something I only need while trying to get out the car in the garage.
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This is a little lame. I thought my car had a problem until I read this post. Not sure why they couldn't tie it in with the FOB like so many other cars do.
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It is all to do with safety. MB do not want a seat or roof moving without direct human input incase, it injures a person.
If you are holding the button in place then you are responsible.
If you push a button and let go while the seat crushes a child then they are responsible.
The roof of our cars folding would certainly crush something on a human being if caught in the wrong spot.
MB have to allow that there are many idiots that will buy their cars.
If you are holding the button in place then you are responsible.
If you push a button and let go while the seat crushes a child then they are responsible.
The roof of our cars folding would certainly crush something on a human being if caught in the wrong spot.
MB have to allow that there are many idiots that will buy their cars.
Last edited by rorywquin; May 12, 2022 at 03:00 PM.
