Controls - Mercedes-Benz 300 CD 1978 Owner's Manual

Controls

Steering Lock
0 Steering is locked when the key
is removed. Key can be re­
moved only in this position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steer­
ing lock w hile the vehicle is in
m otion as this w ill cause the
engagem ent of the steering
lock thus rendering the vehicle
inoperable.
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to turn the key
clockwise to position "1".)
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2 Preglowing takes place.
Starting: continue turning key
clockw ise to the stop. The
starter is engaged when the key
is pressed against the stop.
The starter nonrepeat unit
requires the key to be returned
to position "1 " or "0 " prior to
a new starting attem pt. For
starting and turning o ff the en­
gine, refer to page 40.
Notes:
The fo llo w in g items can be
operated w ith the key in steering
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lock position "1 " :
W iper, w indshield washer, head­
light flasher, electric lighter, glove
com partm ent light, radio, electric
seat heater fo r fro n t seats.
The pow er supply to the standing
lights is disrupted if the key in the
steering lock is in position "2".
A warning buzzer sounds w hen the
key has been left in steering lock
positions "1" or "0" and the driver's
door is opened.
Idle Speed A d ju ster
To increase idle speed, turn knob
counterclockw ise.
To decrease idle speed, turn knob
clockwise.