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Avoid sudden steering.
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Avoid following too close to the vehicle in front.
WARNING
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position while driving. The steering
wheel will lock and could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. This could result in serious
vehicle damage or personal injury.
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Off
The switch includes an anti-theft steering lock de-
vice.
There is an “OFF” position
j1 between the LOCK
and ACC positions, although it is not shown on the
lock cylinder. When the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position, the steering wheel is not locked.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)
To lock the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the key from the
ignition switch, then turn the steering clockwise.
The ignition key can only be removed when the
switch is in the LOCK position (Normal parking po-
sition) (0).
NOTE
Models with Stop/Start System:
At the end of a journey turn the ignition OFF to
avoid a flat battery. The Stop/Start System does
not automatically turn ignition off.
XTRONIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position until
the shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.
When moving the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, or removing the key from LOCK position of the
ignition switch, make sure the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
When the ignition switch cannot be turned to the
LOCK position:
1. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition switch slightly in the ON direc-
tion.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
SSD0392Z
IGNITION SWITCH (models without
Intelligent Key system)
Starting and driving 5-9
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