Starter switch & steering lock
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To unlock the steering column
Insert the ignition key FULLY and turn the
starter switch to position ’I’
To lock the steering column
Turn the starter switch to position ’0’, select
’P’ (park) and withdraw the key from the
starter switch.
WARNING
Do not under any circumstances turn the key
to the ’O’ position while the vehicle is
moving. To prevent the steering column lock
engaging it is most important that, before
the vehicle is moved in any way, the key be
inserted in the lock and turned to position
’I’. If, due to an accident or electrical fault,
it is not considered safe to turn the key,
disconnect the negative lead of the battery
and turn the key.
STARTER SWITCH
The starter switch is located to the right of the
steering column, and uses the following
sequence of key positions to operate the
steering lock, electrical circuits and starter
motor.
Position ’0’
Steering locked (if key is removed). Fuel filler
flap can be opened.
Most lighting circuits are operational,
including: park lights, headlights and hazard
warning lights.
Position ’I’
Steering unlocked.
Radio/cassette/CD player, electric windows,
wipers and washers can be operated.
Position ’II’
All instruments, warning lights and electrical
circuits are operational.
Position ’III’
Starter motor operates.
Release the starter key immediately the engine
starts (the key will automatically return to
position ’II’).
Note that operation of position ’I’ electrical
functions will be interrupted during engine
cranking.
NOTE: Gearbox position ’P’ or ’N’ must be
selected before the engine will start.
NOTE: Gearbox position ’P’ must always be
selected before the starter key can be
removed.
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