Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature - EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system - Steering wheel - Seats, steering wheel and mirrors - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature

If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.

The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on-board computer.

    Position of the steering wheel for driving
    The steering wheel is moved to the last selected position when: the driver's door is closed. you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. or you press the Start/Stop button once on ve ...

    Mirrors
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    Interior lighting, front
    Light switches, front roof lighting 1 Drivers side front reading light, on/off. 2 Passenger's side front reading light, on/off. 3 Overhead courtesy lighting. The lighting in the front part of th ...

    Starting the Engine
    Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shi ...

    Adjusting the seats
    Vehicles without Memory function: the seats can be adjusted within three minutes of a front door being opened. The time period starts over again if, within these three minutes, you: open or ...