Mercedes-Benz 300 SD-TURBO DIESEL 1983, 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withdrawn and the steering lock is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 44.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi­
tion "1 ” .
Wiper, windshield washer, headlamp
flasher, electric lighter, glove com ­
partment lamp, radio, electric seat
heater for front seats, electrically
adjustable exterior mirror.
The power supply to the standing
lamps is disrupted if the key in the
steering lock is in position “ 2 ” .
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 and
fog lamps.
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