Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Owner's Manual page 55

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 The key can be withdrawn in this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 position 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.)
Most electrical consumers can be
operated. For detailed information
see respective subjects.
2. Driving position.
3. Starting position.
Refer to Index for Starting and
turning off engine.
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.
Notes:
A warning will sound when the
driver's door is opened with the key in
steering lock positions 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 drain 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 control blower
speed should be set to stage "1".
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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