Triumph Thruxton RS - Engine Immobiliser; Ignition Key

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Warning
With the key in the LOCK or PARK
(if equipped) position, the steering will
become locked.
Never turn the key to the LOCK or
PARK (if equipped) positions while the
motorcycle is moving as this will cause
the steering to lock. Locked steering
will cause loss of motorcycle control
and an accident.
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1. PARK position (if equipped)
2. LOCK position
3. OFF position
4. ON position
5. Ignition switch/Steering lock
Switch Operation
This is a key operated switch. The key
can be removed from the switch only
when it is in the OFF, LOCK or PARK
(if equipped) position.
TO LOCK: Turn the steering fully to the
left, turn the key to the OFF position,
push and fully release the key, then
rotate it to the LOCK position.
PARKING: Turn the key from the
LOCK position to the PARK position
(if equipped). The steering will remain
locked.
Note
Do not leave the steering lock in the
PARK position (if equipped) for long
periods of time as this will cause the
battery to discharge.
Engine Immobiliser
The ignition switch housing acts as the
antenna for the engine immobilizer.
When the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position and the ignition key is
removed, the engine immobilizer is on
(see page 37). The engine immobilizer is
turned off when the ignition key is in
the ignition switch and it is turned to
the ON position.
Ignition Key
Warning
Additional keys, key rings/chains or
items attached to the ignition key may
interfere with the steering, leading
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident.
Remove all additional keys, key rings/
chains and items from the ignition key
before riding the motorcycle.
Caution
Additional keys, key rings/chains or
items attached to the ignition key may
cause damage to the motorcycle's
painted or polished components.
Remove all additional keys, key rings/
chains and items from the ignition key
before riding the motorcycle.