Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL Automobile User 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0 The key can be withdrawn in this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". 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 Preglow and driving position.
3 Starting position.
Refer to Index for Starting and turning
off the engine.
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:
The following items can be operated
with the key in steering lock position 1:
wiper,
headlamp flasher,
lighter,
glove box lamp,
radio (also in position 0),
sliding roof,
rear window defroster,
power windows,
power seats, front,
heated seats, front,
adjustable steering wheel.
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. In addition, the
automatic climate air volume control
should be set to "MIN"