Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994, Owner'S Manual

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1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering
wheel slightly to allow the key
to be turned clockwise to
position 1.)
Most electrical consumers can
be operated. For detailed infor­
mation see respective subjects.
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
Refer to Index for Starting and
turning off the engine.
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0 The key can be withdrawn in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” .
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key from
the steering lock. Do not leave
children unattended in the
vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
Notes:
A 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 draining of the
battery.
Unnecessary strain on the battery
and charging system may be mini­
mized by turning off the following
power consumers, for example:
Heated seats, rear window
defroster.
Caution!
To prevent accelerated battery
discharge and a possible dead
battery, always remove the key
from the steering lock. Do not
leave the key in steering lock
position 0.
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