Mercedes-Benz E 500, Руководство пользователя

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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0 The key can be withdrawn in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” .
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 to allow the key
to be turned clockwise to
position 1.)
2 Driving position.
3 Starting position.
Refer to Index for Starting and
turning off the engine.
Notes:
The following items can be oper­
ated with the key in steering lock
position 1:
Wiper,
windshield washer system,
headlamp cleaning system
(only in exterior lamp switch
positions “
0 0
^ or ),
headlamp flasher,
lighter,
radio (also in position 0),
sliding roof,
rear window defroster,
rear window sunshade,
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 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.
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.