MG Hector - Electronic Steering Column Lock

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For AT model, never release the brake
pedal in the process of starting the
engine; otherwise, the engine may fail to
start.
If the transmission is not at the neutral or
P position, the engine cannot start.
Note
Electronic Steering Column Lock*
As the electronic steering column lock is used
to lock the steering wheel, the vehicle having
the ENGINE START STOP function is
equipped with the electronic steering column
lock at the same time. You can hear the
operating sound when the lock device is
started or released.
If locking the steering wheel is required,
following conditions shall be met at the same
time:
1. The vehicle is motionless
2. The ignition switch is at the LOCK
position.
When conditions above are met, the steering
wheel will be locked immediately if any one of
following actions occur:
Ÿ Open or close the left front door.
Ÿ Remote locking
Ÿ Wait 24s later
If unlocking the steering wheel is required, you
can just enter the vehicle with the legal key and
press the ENGINE START STOP switch.
In case that the steering column lock may be
unable to be released when it is in the wheel-
deviation forward direction, the instrument
cluster will display “Failure in locking of
electronic steering lock” and buzz for prompt.
At this time, align the steering wheel, turn the
ignition switch at the ON position, and then
switch to the LOCK position, to make efforts
to unlock the steering wheel. If unlocking fails,
check the vehicle.
Press the ENGINE START STOP switch at the
ACC position once; the position can be
switched to the ON position. The instrument
cluster indicator illuminates, and the orange
indicator on the ENGINE START STOP
switch illuminates.
If you press the ENGINE START STOP switch
once (without other operations) at the ON
position, the switch will be turned to LOCK
position.
Ÿ START
At the ON position, turn the transmission at
the neutral position, and depress the clutch
pedal (for MT model) or brake pedal (for AT
model). Then the green indicator on the
ENGINE START STOP switch illuminates.
Press the ENGINE START STOP switch once,
and the engine will start. After the engine
starts, the ignition switch keeps at the ON
position.
Ÿ OFF
Press the start switch once (vehicle speed < 2
Km/h).
Never keep the engine idling at high
speed for over 5 min.
Excess temperature will damage the
exhaust system.
Note
DRIVING AND CONTROLS
Before starting the engine:
Ÿ Ensure that no barriers exist around the
vehicle.
Ÿ Ensure that all windows and doors are
clean and transparent.
Ÿ Check whether the tyre conditions and
the inflation pressure are proper and
whether foreign matters exist.
Ÿ Adjust the seat headrest to a proper
position.
Ÿ Adjust the rearview mirrors inside /
outside the vehicle.
Ÿ Fasten the safety belt and ask all
passengers to fasten safety belts.
Ÿ When turning the key at the ON position,
check the operating conditions of the
warning lamp and the indicator on the
instrument panel.
Ÿ Regularly (e.g., when refueling) check the
maintenance items recorded in the
Manual.
Engine Starting:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Ensure that seats and rearview mirrors
are at proper positions. Adjust them if
necessary.
3. Turn the ignition switch at the ON
position.
4. Ensure that the gear lever is at the neutral
or P position, and then depress the clutch
pedal fully. Please depress the brake pedal
for the AT model.
5. Do not depress the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition-switch key to the ON
position, and release the clutch (or brake)
pedal after the engine starts. For one
model having the ENGINE START STOP
function, click the ENGINE START STOP
switch once to start the engine. If the
engine starts temporarily and fails to
operate, you can wait for 10s and then try
again.
6. Keep the engine idling for more than 30s
to heat the engine.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Do not drive the vehicle at high speed
before the engine temperature reaches
the normal operating temperature.
Keep the engine idling for 3-5 min before
the vehicle with the turbocharged engine
starts to run, especially in winter or after
storage for a long time, and after the
engine oil is changed or the engine is
maintained.
Note
Ÿ Do not keep the starter running
continuously for over 10s.
Ÿ It may be difficult to start the vehicle
in extremely low temperature.
Ÿ It may be difficult to start the vehicle
in one high-altitude area.
Ÿ If the engine fails to start, please wait
for 10s and then restart so as to avoid
any damage to the starter.
Note
DRIVING AND CONTROLS
Engine Starting