Mercedes-Benz 240 D 1978, Owner'S Manual

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C ontrols
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Steering Lock
0 Steering is locked w hen the key
is removed. Key can be re­
moved only in this position.
Note:
Do not remove key fro m steer­
ing lock w hile the vehicle is in
m otion as this w ill cause the
engagem ent of the steering
lock thus rendering the vehicle
inoperable.
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to turn the key
clockw ise to position "1 ".)
2 Preglowing takes place.
Starting: continue turning key
clockw ise to the stop. The
starter is engaged w hen the key
is pressed against the stop.
The starter nonrepeat unit
requires the key to be returned
to position "1 " or " 0 " prior to
a new starting attem pt. For
starting and tu rn ing o ff the en­
gine, refer to page 40.
Notes:
The fo llo w in g items can be
operated w ith the key in steering
lock position "1 ” :
W iper, w indshield washer, head­
ligh t flasher, electric lighter, glove
com partm ent light, radio, electric
seat heater fo r fro n t seats.
The pow er supply to the standing
lights is disrupted if the key in the
steering lock is in position "2".
A w arning buzzer sounds w hen the
key has been left in steering lock
positions "1" or "0" and the driver's
door is opened.
Idle Speed A d ju ster
To increase idle speed, turn knob
counterclockw ise.
To decrease idle speed, turn knob
clockwise.
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