Mercedes-Benz 350 SDL Owner's Manual page 46

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0 The key can be withdrawn in this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 posi­
tion "P".
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to allow the key to
be turned clockwise to position 1.)
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2 Preglow and driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the engine,
refer to page 14.
Warning!
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 person­
al injury.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock position 1:
Wiper,
windshield washer system,
headlamp cleaning system (only in
exterior lamp switch positions -00;
ID).
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.
An audible warning will sound when
the driver's door is opened with the
key in steering lock position 1 or 0.
With 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 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.