Controls; Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 280 E 1981 Owner's Manual

Controls

Steering Lock

0 Steering is locked when the key
is w ithdrawn and the steering
lock is engaged. The key can be
withdrawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in mo­
tion as this w ill cause the en­
gagement of the steering lock
thus rendering the vehicle in­
operable.
1 Steering is unlocked. (If neces­
sary, move steering wheel sligh t­
18
ly to turn the key clockwise to
position " 1".)
2 Driving.
Starting position:
Continue turning key clockwise
to the stop. The starter is en­
gaged when the key is pressed
against the stop. The starter non­
repeat unit requires the key to be
returned to position " 0" prior to
a new starting attempt.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 36.
Notes:
The follow ing items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi­
tion "1 " :
Wipers, windshield washer, head­
lamp flasher, electric lighter, glove
compartm ent lamp, radio, electric
seat heater.
The power supply to the standing
lamps is disrupted if the key in the
steering lock is in position "2 " .
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions " 1 " or " 0" and the driver's
door is opened.