Ignition lock
Fig. 66 Positions of the vehicle key in the ignition lock.
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 94.
Vehicle key ⇒ fig. 66.
No vehicle key in the ignition lock: Steering lock active.
0
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key can be pulled out.
1
Ignition switched on. Diesel engine is preheated. Steering lock can be
released.
2
Starts the engine. Major electrical loads are temporarily switched off.
Release the vehicle key, when the engine has started.
The released vehicle key will return to position
1
.
To make a theft of the vehicle more difficult, the steering should always be locked
before you exit the vehicle.
Activating the steering lock feature
● Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
● Turn the steering wheel slightly until the locking bolt of the steering clicks in-
to place.
Deactivating the steering lock feature
● Turn the steering wheel slightly to relieve the steering lock.
● Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock.
● Hold the steering wheel in this position and turn the ignition key from position
0
to position
1
.
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Non-authorised ignition key
If a non-authorised vehicle key was inserted into the ignition lock, it can be re-
moved as follows:
● Automatic gearbox: The vehicle key cannot be removed immediately from the
ignition lock. Press and release the lock button in the selector lever. The vehicle
key can be pulled out.
● Manual gearbox:
Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause serious injuries.
● Always take along all vehicle keys when leaving the vehicle. The engine
might be started and electrical equipment such as the power windows might
be operated, which may lead to serious injuries.
● Never allow children or people requiring help alone in the vehicle. In an
emergency, they are unable to leave the vehicle alone or to help themselves.
For example, depending on the season, very high or low temperatures may de-
velop in a closed vehicle, causing serious injuries and illness or death, espe-
cially in young children.
● Never remove the vehicle key from the ignition while the vehicle is in mo-
tion. The steering lock can engage and the vehicle can no longer be steered.
Note
The vehicle battery discharges itself if the vehicle key is left in the ignition lock
over a longer period while the engine is switched off.
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