2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 143

Instruments and controls Steering lock Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 140 1 Steering is unlocked. 0 1 Steering lock (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 information see respective subjects. 2 Driving position. 3 Starting position. 2 3 See page 142 for instructions on starting and turning off the engine. Warning! 0 The key can be withdrawn in this position only. The steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. In vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, the key can only be removed 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". 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.