Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and all
main electrical circuits are disabled.
The ignition key should not be left in
this position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electrical
circuits operational. Warning and
indicator lamps illuminate. This is the
key position when driving, and must
also be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steering
is unlocked before attempting
to move your vehicle.
Vehicles without keyless
starting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keyless
starting
Your vehicle has an electronically
controlled steering wheel lock. This
operates automatically.
The steering wheel lock is activated
if the ignition is off, the engine not
running and your vehicle is stationary.
The steering wheel lock is
deactivated when the ignition is
switched on.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
All vehicles
WARNING
If the engine does not start,
refer to the instructions
regarding the fuel cut-off switch. See
Fuel cut-off switch (page 175).
Engine idle speed after
starting
The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting will vary
depending on the engine
temperature.
If the engine is cold then the idle
speed will automatically be increased
in order to heat the catalytic
converter as quickly as possible. This
ensures that vehicle emissions are
kept to an absolute minimum.
The idle speed will slowly decrease
to the normal level as the catalytic
converter warms up.
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