Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL 126 1981 Owner's Manual

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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is withdrawn and the steering lock is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 The key can be withdrawn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 steering
lock while the vehicle is in motion as
this will cause the engagement of
the steering lock thus rendering the
vehicle inoperable.
1
Steering is unlocked. (If neces­
sary, move steering wheel slightly
22
to turn the key clockwise to posi­
tion "1".)
2
Driving.
Starting position:
Continue turning key clockwise to
the stop. The starter is engaged
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 41.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi­
tion "1" :
Wipers, windshield washer, head­
lamp flasher, electric lighter, glove
compartment lamp, radio, electric
seat heater for front seats, electrical­
ly adjustable exterior mirror.
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
position "1" or "0" and the driver's
door is opened.

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