Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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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0 The key can be withdrawn in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” and
the foot off the brake pedal.
After removing the key or with
the key in steering lock posi­
tion 0, the selector lever is
locked in position “ P” .
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.
Notes:
A warning sounds 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 consum­
ers 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
minimized by turning off the
following power consumers, for
example: Heated seats, rear
window defroster. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume
control should be set to the lowest
position.
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.
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key from
the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.