INSTRUMENTS
AND
SWITCHES
IGNITION/STARTER
SWITCH
AND
STEERING
LOCK
Fig.l
Key
number
The key number appears on the key, on the number tag supplied or on a lab "
attached to the windscreen of a new car.
NOTE
THE
KEY NUMBER in your DIARY and in a reference
book
at
HOM
E
and then
REMOVE
THE
LABEL with the key number
FROM
THE
CAR.
Consult your authorized Austin MG Dealer regarding key replacements for th
steering-column lock.
The steering-column lock (4), if used properly, will greatly reduce the possibil ity
of the car being stolen. ,
Unlocking
To unlock the steering, insert the
keyand
turn it to position
'I'.
If the steering-
wheel has been turned to engage the lock, slight movement of the steering-wh e
I
will assist disengagement of the lock plunger. \
With the key in the position marked
'I'
the ignition is switched off and th
steering lock disengaged. The radio may be operated
with
the key in this position.
The key must be in this position when towing the car for recovery.
Ignition
and
To switch on the ignition,
turn
the key to position
'II'.
Further
movement again t
start
spring resistance to position
'III'
operates the starter motor. Release the key
immediately the engine starts.
Locking
To lock the steering, turn the key anti-clockwise to the-position marked"I', pre
the button
(5), turn the key to the
'0'
position and withdraw it.
WARNING: The steering lock/ignition/starter switch and its electrical circuits ar
designed to prevent the ignition system and starter from being energized while th
steering lock is engaged. Serious consequences could result from alterations or
substitution of the steering lock/ignition switch or its wiring. In no circumstance
must the ignition switch be separated from the steering lock.
Do not lubricate the steering lock.
Fig. 1
INSTRUMENTS
Fig. 2
Speedometer
In addition to indicating the
road
speed this instrument also records the total
(1 ) distance (3) and the distance travelled for any particular trip (2). To .reset the
trip recorder, press the knob
(4)
and
all the counters will return to zero.
Tachometer
This instrument indicates the revolutions per minute of the engine and assists
(5)
the driver to use the most effectiveengine speed range for maximum performance
in any gear (see page 15).
Coolant
The gauge indicates the temperature of the coolant as itIeaves the engine cylinder
temperature
head. An important note about temperature is on page 14.
gauge
(6)
Fuel
gauge
When the ignition is switched on the fuel gauge indicates approximately the
(7)
amount
of fuel in the tank. An important note on filling with fuel is given on
pages 13 and 54 or 62.
Fig. 2
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Do not lubricate the steering lock.
Fig. 2
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