Instrument Panel - Mercedes-Benz 963 2022 Series Manual

Instrument panel

Ignition lock
Depending on the vehicle equipment, either an
electronic ignition lock or a mechanical ignition lock may
be installed.
Switch positions of electronic ignition lock
The electronic ignition lock consists of the key slot (2) for holding the key
(3) and the two-stage start/stop button (1). To switch the electronic ignition
lock, insert the key (3) all the way into the key slot (2). Insert the key (3)
into the key slot such that the Mercedes star is facing upward.
The electronic ignition lock has the following switch positions:
• 0
Insert the key (3).
The ignition and instrument cluster display are off.
• 1 - Radio position
Power supply for some consumers.
• 2 - Drive position
The ignition is switched on. The instrument cluster display shows a
menu window or an event message.
• 3 - Start position
If the key (3) is inserted and you press the start/stop button (1) up to the
end stop, you switch the electronic ignition lock to position 3 and start
the engine.
If the key (3) is inserted and you press the start/stop button (1) up to the
1st switching threshold, you switch the electronic ignition lock to the
respective next position 0, 1, and 2. When you press the start/stop
button (1) in position 2, you switch the electronic ignition lock back to
position 0.
Performing one of the following actions while the vehicle is stationary will
switch the engine off:
• Press the start/stop button (1) all the way down. The electronic ignition
lock is then in position 1.
• Press the start/stop button (1) as far as the 1st switching threshold and
then release it. The electronic ignition lock is then in position 1.
• Remove the key (3) from the key slot. The electronic ignition lock is then
in position 0.
Key positions in mechanical ignition lock
If you remove the key in position 0, the steering is locked.
0 Insert/remove key
1 Steering unlocked/radio position
2 Drive position
3 Start position
8 Actros, Antos and Arocs | Towing and recovery
W15.10-A001-71
W54.25-A088-71