Steering Lock; C Ontrol - Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-Turbo Diesel 1985 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withdrawn and the steering lock is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 w ith ­
drawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in m otion
as this will 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 clockw ise
to position " 1" .)
2
Preglowing and driving position.
3
S tarting position.
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For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 50.
Notes:
The follow ing items can be operated
w ith the key in steering lock
position " 1" :
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, lighter, glove com partm ent
lamp, radio, seat heater for front
seats.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions " 1" or " 0 " and the driver's
d oor is opened.
W ith 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
w hile driving in stop and go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid drain­
ing the battery.
An effective measure to preserve
ba tte ry pow er is to turn off the
follo w in g consum ers:
Seat heater, heated rear window.
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