Porsche 968 - Steering and Ignition Lock; Ignition Key Positions; Tiptronic Ignition Lock Interaction

Steering and Ignition Lock
The ignition key has 4 positions:
0 -The steering is locked. All circuits connected
to the ignition switch are off . This is the only
position in which the ignition key can be with-
drawn. Once the key is withdrawn, the steer-
ing lock can be engaged by turning the steer-
ing wheel to the right or left.
1 -Steering unlocked. The ignition is off and the
main electrical circuits (e.g. headlights, wind-
screen wipers, radio) are operational.
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2 -!gnition switched on. All electncal c1rcwts cCJn
now be operated . With the engine off, the
warning lights come on as a check.
3 -By turning the key to the right, the starter
motor is operated. As soon as the engine
fires, release the key. It will spring back to
position 2. With the engine running, the warn-
ing lights should go out. While the starter
motor is being operated, the circuits for
items with heavy electrical consumption will
be interrupted.
With the ignition key in position 1 and at low
rpm with the key in position 2 (traffic jams,
town driving etc.), it is advisable to switch off
all items of electrical equipment which are
not needed at that moment. This saves drain-
ing the battery and thus ensures a good
starting performance of the engine.
Tiptronic models
The ignition key can only be removed from the
lock with the selector lever in position "P" .