Controls; Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1984 Owner'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is withdrawn and the steering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withdrawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steer­
ing lock while the vehicle is in
motion as this will cause the
engagement of the steering lock
thus rendering the vehicle
inoperable.
Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to turn the key
clockwise to position " 1".)
Driving position.
Starting position.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 43.
Notes:
The following items can be opera­
ted with the key in steering lock
position " 1".
Wiper, windshield washer, head­
lamp flasher, lighter, glove compart­
ment lamp, radio, seat heater, elec­
trically adjustable exterior mirror.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions " 1" or "0" and the driver's
door is opened.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator (out­
put) is limited.
It is therefore recommended to turn
off unnecessary electrical con­
sumers while driving in stop and go
traffic. This precaution helps to
avoid draining of the battery.
An effective measure to preserve
battery power is to turn off the fol­
lowing consumers:
Seat heater, heated rear window.

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