Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Operator's Manual

Steering Lock

0. Steering is locked when the key
is withdrawn and the steering
lock is engaged.
The key can be withdrawn only
in position 0.
In models equipped with auto-
matic transmission, the key can
be removed only with the
selector lever in position "P".
With the key removed, the
selector lever is locked in
position "P".
Warning!
Models with manual transmission:
Do not remove key from the
steering lock while the vehicle is in
motion as this will cause the
engagement of the steering lock,
thus rendering the vehicle
impossible to steer.
1. Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly and turn key
clockwise to position 1.)
2. Driving position.
3. Starting position.
Note:
Refer to Index for Starting and
turning off engine.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle always
remove the key from the steering
lock. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious
personal injury.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery
discharge and a possible dead battery,
always remove the key from the
steering lock. Do not leave the key in
steering lock position 0.
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