C O N Tro Ls; Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 300SD 1981 Owner's Manual

Controls

Steering Lock

0 Steering is locked when the key is
withdrawn and the steering lock is
engaged. The key can be with­
drawn only in zero position.
22
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 necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to turn the key clockwise
to position " 1" .)
2 Preglowing and driving position.
Starting: continue turning key
clockwise 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 " 0"
prior to a new starting attempt. For
starting and turning off the engine,
refer to page 44.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi­
tion " 1" .
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, electric lighter, glove com­
partment lamp, radio, electric seat
heater for front seats, electrically
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
positions " 1 " or " 0" and the driver's
door is opened.