Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3, 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withdrawn and the steering lock is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 with­
drawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in motion
as this will cause the engagement
of the steering lock thus rendering
the vehicle inoperable.
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to turn the key clockwise to
position 1.)
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the engine,
refer to page 13.
N otes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock position 1:
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, electric lighter, glove com part­
ment lamp, radio, electric sliding roof
drive, rear window defroster, power
windows.
A warning buzzer sounds when the key
has been left in steering lock position 1
or 0 and the driver’s door is opened.
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 consu­
mers, for example:
Heater in heated seats, rear window
defroster.
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