5. Turn the steering wheel clockwise to lock the
steering.
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position,
the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park)
position. The shift lever can only be moved when the
ignition switch is in the ON position with the foot-
brake pedal depressed.
STEERING LOCK
To lock the steering wheel
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn clockwise
from the straight up position.
To unlock the steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently turn the ignition switch while rotating the
steering wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (Normal parking position) (0)
The ignition key can only be removed when in this
position.
The steering lock can only be locked in this position.
“OFF” (1)
The engine is turned off without locking the steering
wheel.
ACC (Accessories) (2)
This position activates electrical accessories, such
as the radio, without the engine is turned on.
ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system and elec-
trical accessories.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
As soon as the engine has started, release the key
immediately. It will return to the ON position.
CAUTION
As soon as the engine has started, release the
ignition switch immediately.
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.
PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.
(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is
pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition switch
is pushed and held for more than 2 seconds.)
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 in-
jury.
Before operating the push-button ignition switch,
make sure:
•
to move the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position
or depress the clutch pedal (for Manual Trans-
mission (MT) models).
•
to move the shift lever to the P (Park) position
(for Xtronic Transmission (CVT) models).
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can operate the ignition
switch without taking the key out from your pocket
or bag. The operating environment and/or condi-
tions may affect the Intelligent Key system opera-
tion.
CAUTION
•
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
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