CONTROLS 6
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Info
Store the ignition key safely again as soon as the engine
has been started.
Possible states
• Ignition off, steering locked – In this operating mode, the
ignition circuit is interrupted and the steering locked.
• Ignition off, steering unlocked – In this operating mode, the
ignition circuit is interrupted and the steering unlocked.
• Ignition on, steering unlocked – In this operating mode, the
ignition circuit is closed and the steering unlocked.
6.17 Immobilizer
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The electronic immobilizer secures the vehicle against unautho-
rized use.
The immobilizer is activated and the engine electronics are locked
as soon as the ignition is switched off via the RACE-ON button
( p. 47).
The RACE-ON indicator lamp
1
can indicate errors by flashing.
If the optional alarm system is installed, the RACE-ON indicator
lamp
1
flashes when the ignition is switched off and the alarm
system is switched on.