MG Hector Plus - Engine START STOP Switch Position

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Please do not use such vehicle electric
equipment as audio and head lamp for a
long time under the condition that the
engine is off. When leaving the vehicle,
please also shut down the electric
equipment for the vehicle, to avoid the
battery from running out. If the battery
runs out, the vehicle may fail to be
started.
Note
Mechanical Ignition Switch Position*
When the ignition switch is turned at the right
side of the steering column, the operating
positions are as follows: LOCK, ACC, ON and
START.
Ÿ LOCK
Lock the steering wheel. Remove the key and
turn the steering wheel till the steering wheel
is locked.
If you cannot turn the key when unlocking the
steering wheel, you can gently turn the
steering wheel to right/left for one thing and
turn the key for another.
Ÿ ACC
The engine can be shut down when the
ignition key is turned to the ACC position
without the need to lock the steering wheel.
If you are to turn the ignition key from the
ACC position to the LOCK position, you can
gently press in the key and turn the key to the
LOCK position. When the ignition key is at
the ACC position, some electrical accessories
such as radio and cigar lighter can be used.
Ÿ ON
Connect the ignition system and electrical
accessories.
Do not keep the key at "ON" for a long
time when the engine is out of operation.
Otherwise the battery will be discharged.
Note
Ÿ START
Start the engine. After starting the engine,
release the key; the key will automatically
return to the ON position.
Confirm that the engine does not operate
before turning the ignition key to the START
position.
DRIVING AND CONTROLS
Never remove the key or turn the key
switch when the vehicle is running.
Otherwise, the brake assistance will
disappear and the steering wheel may be
locked. Therefore, the driver will lose
control of the vehicle and thus the vehicle
damage and the casualty accident may be
caused.
Caution
ENGINE START STOP Switch Position*
If equipped, the ENGINE START STOP switch
is at the lower right side of the instrument
cluster.
Working indicator on ENGINE START STOP
switch:
Orange: It indicates that the ignition switch is
at the ACC or ON position.
Green: It indicates that the start conditions
are met.
When the working indicator turns green, if the
transmission is at the neutral or P position,
press the start switch and then the engine can
be started.
When the power is switched from the low
voltage to the high voltage, the system must be
able to detect the legal key. Please place the
key at one position near the ENGINE START
STOP switch inside the vehicle, such as
driver’s pocket or instrument panel storage
box.
In the sequence from the low voltage to the
high voltage of power, the operating positions
are as follows: LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
Ÿ LOCK
Parking is carried out at the position. The
working indicator on the ENGINE START
STOP switch does not illuminate and the
vehicle power is off.
Ÿ ACC
Press the ENGINE START STOP switch at the
LOCK position; the position can be switched
to the ACC position. The orange working
indicator on the ENGINE START STOP
switch starts to illuminate. At the position,
power supplies of some electrical accessories
such as audio and cigar lighter are connected.
If no operation is conducted, the system will
automatically return to the LOCK position 1 h
later, so as to reduce the consumed power.
Ÿ ON
Driving and start are conducted at the
position.
DRIVING AND CONTROLS