Starting And Turning Off The Engine; Steering Lock - Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Owner's Manual

Steering Lock

0 Steering is locked when the key
is withdrawn and the steering lock
is engaged.
The key can be withdrawn only in
position 0.
In models equipped with auto-
matic transmission, the key can be
removed only with the selector
lever in position "P".
With the key removed, the selector
lever is locked in position "P".
Warning!
Models with manual transmission: Do
not remove key from the steering lock
while the vehicle is in motion as this
will cause the engagement of the
steering lock, thus rendering the
vehicle impossible to steer.
1 Steering is unlocked. (If necessary,
move steering wheel slightly and
turn key clockwise to position 1.)
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
Note:
For starting and turning off the engine,
refer to page 15.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle 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.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery
discharge and a possible dead battery,
always remove the key from the
steering lock. Do not leave the key in
steering lock position 0.
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