Mercedes-Benz 300 CD-TURBO DIESEL 1985, Owner'S Manual

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Controls
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withdrawn and the steering lock is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 Preglowing and driving position.
3 Starting position.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 48.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock position
“
1
” :
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, lighter, glove compartment
lamp, radio, seat heater, electrically
adjustable exterior mirror.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions “ 1” or “ 0” and the driver's
door is opened.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator (out­
put) is limited.
It is therefore recommended to turn
off unnecessary electrical consumers
while driving in stop and go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid drain­
ing of the battery.
An effective measure to preserve
battery power is to turn off the
following consumers:
Seat heater, heated rear window.
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