2
Preglow and driving position.
3
Starting position.
For starting and turning off the engine,
refer to page 14.
W arning!
When leaving the vehicle always
remove the key from the steering
lock. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle. Unsu
pervised use of vehicle equip
ment may cause serious personal
injury.
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0 The key can be withdrawn in this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 and turn the key to
be turned clockwise to position 1.)
Notes:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock posi
tion 1:
Wiper,
windshield w asher system,
headlamp cleaning system (only in
exterior lamp switch positions ; oo - or
ID).
headlamp flasher,
lighter,
glove box lamp,
sliding roof,
rear w indow defroster,
power windows,
power seats,
heated seats,
orthopedic seat backrest,
telescopic steering column.
An audible warning will sound when
the driver’s door is opened with the
key in steering lock position 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 drain
ing the battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery and
charging system may be minimized by
turning off the following power consu
mers, for example: Heated seats, rear
w indow defroster.
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