Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 300SDL-TURBO 126 D 1986 Owner's Manual

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S teering Lock
0 Steering is locked when the key is
withdrawn and the steering lock is
engaged. The key can be w ith­
drawn only in position 0.
Warning!
Do not remove key from the
steering lock while the vehicle is
in motion as this will cause the
engagement of the steering lock
thus rendering the vehicle in­
operable.
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to turn the key
clockw ise to position 1.)
2 Preglow and driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 14.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi­
tion 1:
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
cleaning system (only in exterior lamp
sw itch positions 1 or 2), headlamp
flasher, lighter, glove com partm ent
lamp, radio, sliding roof, rear window
defroster, power windows, front
power seats, fro n t heated seats,
orthopedic seat backrest, telescop­
ing steering column.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
driver's d oor is opened with the key in
steering lock position 1 orO.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator (out­
put) is limited.
It is therefore recom m ended to turn
o ff unnecessary electrical consum ers
while driving in stop and go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid drain­
ing the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and
charging system may be minimized by
turning off the following power consu­
mers, fo r example:
Heated seats, rear w indow defroster.