CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS 06354
The ignition switch is located on the lower left side
of the dashboard. It has four positions:
OFF
In the OFF position, ignition cannot take place.
The key can be removed when in this position.
The electrical circuits are not activated when the
switch is in this position. Only the accessories
connected directly to the batteries can be
activated. These are the coolant heater and
water pump, the battery master switch, the central
locking system and Message Center Display
(MCD). Maintain the switch in this position when
parked overnight or for an extended period.
Note: The battery master switch is ON when the
hazard flashers are activated, even if the key is in
the OFF position.
ACCESSORIES
To operate the accessories only, turn the ignition
key counterclockwise to the “ACC” position. The
key cannot be removed in this position.
The electrical circuits are activated when the
switch is in this position or when the hazard
flashers are activated.
The features enabled when the key is in the ACC
position are all those linked directly to the battery
plus the exterior temperature display, the radio or
entertainment system, exterior and interior
lighting.
ON
To place ignition switch to ON, turn the key
clockwise to the first position. The key cannot be
removed in this position.
The electrical circuits activated when the switch is
in the ACC position plus the transmission, engine
and accessories, ABS system, wipers, dashboard
cluster gauges and buzzers, air horn and air dryer
heater are activated when the key is in this
position. Do not leave the key in this position
unless the engine is running.
START
Turn the key clockwise to the second position and
release as soon as the engine starts. The key will
return to the ON position. If the engine did not
start, return the ignition key to the OFF position
before trying to restart the engine.
The ignition switch is equipped with a starter
protection which inhibits turning the key to the
START position if the key has not previously been
turned to the OFF position.
Warning: If the “STARTER ON” Indicator light
on the dashboard cluster remains illuminated
even after releasing the ignition switch, Stop the
engine immediately and set the battery master
switch (ignition key) to the OFF position. Have
the starter checked immediately.
Caution: To avoid overheating the starter, do
not engage the starter for more than 15 seconds
at a time. Allow the starter to cool before trying to
restart the engine.
The features activated when the engine is running
are all those described above plus the HVAC
system and daytime running lights. The optional
ether cold-start system is automatically
deactivated once the engine runs.
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