Steering wheel, rear view mirrors (Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203)

Manual steering wheel adjustment

There is a risk of accident!

For safety reasons, do not change the position of the steering wheel while driving.

Also, when leaving the car for a short time, remove the key from the ignition.

However, it is also possible to adjust the steering wheel position when the driver's door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the car.



The handle (1) is located on the steering column.

Release: Pull the handle (1) out to the end.

Installation: Extend the steering wheel, retract it, move it up or down.

Fixing: Press the handle (1) inwards until it stops.

Electrically adjustable steering wheel

The steering wheel position can be adjusted if the key in the ignition switch is turned to position 1 or 2 or the corresponding door is open.





The switch is located on the driver's door.

1. Longitudinal movement of the steering column. Slide the switch forward or backward.

2. Steering column height. Slide the switch up or down.

Note: The steering wheel position can be stored in memory together with the seat position and the driver's side outside rearview mirror.

(Memory function - see Section Memory for seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror positions).

Exterior rear view mirrors

The exterior rear-view mirrors are spherical, which expands the field of view.

Adjusting the position of the outside rearview mirrors



Turn the ignition key to position 2.

Mirror selection:

• From the driver's side - press button "1".
• From the driver's side - press button "2".

Press the adjustment switch "3" as needed, top, bottom, left or right.

Note: At low outside temperatures, the mirrors are heated automatically.

Saving the mirror position to memory

Models with memory function

Along with the position of the outside mirrors, store the position of the inside rearview mirror, seats and steering wheel. (The memory function is discussed in Section Memory for seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror positions).

Setting the position of the outside rearview mirror when parking, on the front passenger side

Turn the key in the ignition switch to position 2.

On the menu "CONVENIENCE" (COMFORTABLE CONTROL) "Individual installation" systems, in the installation menu "MIRROR SETTING" "WHEN PARKING" (MIRROR POSITION WHEN PARKING), the "ON" setting must be selected (Section Multifunctional steering wheel, universal display). If "OFF" is selected, the function is disabled.

Press the button (2).

Engage reverse gear.

The outside rearview mirror on the front passenger side pivots downward.

The outside rearview mirror rotates to its original position if:

• reverse gear is disengaged - after about 10 seconds;
• the speed limit of 10 km/h is exceeded - immediately, regardless of the gear engaged;
• the button (1) is pressed.

Memory recording of the position of the outside rearview mirror when parking, on the front passenger side

Models with memory function

Turn the key in the ignition switch to position 1 or 2.



The car must be stationary.

Press the button (2) and position the mirror on the edge of the curbstone.

Press the memory button (4).

Keep the adjustment switch (3) pressed at the bottom for 3 seconds.

The mirror should not change its position.

If the mirror changes position, repeat the memory recording.

Note: Each key can only store one parking position in memory.

Electrically folding exterior rearview mirrors

Turn the key in the ignition switch to position 2.

Folding the outside rearview mirrors: Press the button (1) lightly.

Unfolding the outside rearview mirrors: Press the button (2) lightly.

Driver side exterior rearview mirror with automatic dimming

Darkening: Turn the ignition key to position 2.

Depending on the angle of incidence of light, the driver's side outside rearview mirror automatically switches the dimming function on or off.

Note: When reverse gear is engaged or the interior light is on, the driver's side outside rearview mirror does not dim.

Interior rear view mirror with mechanical dimming

Adjust the mirror position manually.



Anti-glare dimming: using dimming lever "1".

Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror

Adjust the mirror position manually.

Anti-glare dimming: Turn the ignition key to position 2.

Depending on the angle of incidence of light, the interior rearview mirror automatically switches the dimming function on or off.

Note: When reverse gear is engaged or the interior light is on, the dimming function on the interior rearview mirror is disabled.