Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993 Owner's Manual page 57

Steering Lock
0 The key can be withdrawn in
this position only. The steering
is locked with the key removed
from the steering lock. The key
can be removed only with the
selector lever in position " P" .
After removing the key or with
the key in steering lock posi­
tion 0, the selector lever is
locked in position " P" .
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to allow the key
to be turned clockwise to
position 1.)
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
Refer to Index for Starting and
turning off the engine.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle
P 4 6 -0 0 0 2 -B 1 3
always remove the key from
the steering lock. Do not leave
children unattended in the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
Notes:
The following items can be oper­
ated with the key in steering lock
position 1:
wiper,
headlamp flasher,
lighter,
glove box lamp,
sound system (also in position 0),
sliding roof,
rear window defroster,
power windows,
power seats, front,
heated seats, front,
adjustable steering wheel.
An audible warning will sound
when the driver's door is opened
with the key in steering lock
position 1 or 0.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator
(output) is limited.
It is therefore recommended to
turn off unnecessary electrical
consumers while driving in
stop-and-go traffic. This precaution
helps to avoid draining of the
battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery
and charging system may be
minimized by turning off the
following power consumers, for
example: Heated seats, rear
window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume
control should be set to " MIN" .