Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Owner's Manual

Steering Lock

0 The key can be withdrawn in this
position only. The steering is
locked with the key removed from
the steering lock.
The key can be removed only with
the selector lever in position "P".
After removing the key or with the
key in steering lock position 0, the
selector lever is locked in position
"P".
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1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to allow the key to
be turned clockwise to position 1.)
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the engine,
refer to page 15.
W arning!
When leaving the vehicle always
remove the key from the steering
lock. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle. Unsu­
pervised use of vehicle equip­
ment may cause serious personal
injury.
Notes:
The following items can be oper­
ated with the key in steering lock
position 1:
Wiper,
windshield washer system,
headlamp cleaning system (only in
exterior lamp switch
positions or = £ ) ) ,
headlamp flasher,
lighter,
glove box lamp,
sliding roof,
rear window defroster,
power windows,
power seats, front and rear,
heated seats, front,
orthopedic seat backrest,
telescopic steering column.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
driver's door is opened with the key in
steering lock position 1 or 0.
W ith the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator (output)
is limited.
It is therefore recommended to turn off
unnecessary electrical consumers
while driving in stop-and-go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid
draining of the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and
charging system may be minimized by
turning off the following power
consumers, for example: Heated
seats, rear window defroster.