Triumph TR8 - Page 11

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS
Ignition/Starter Switch and Steering Lock (Fig. 2)
o All electrical Circuits sWitched off mechanical lock pre-set
when key IS removed
1 Auxiliary position
2 Ignition
3 Start
Unlocking Sequence (clockwlse~ Insert the key and turn 1110
POSition '1" If difficulty IS encountered, turn the steering
wheel slightly to relieve the load on the lock bolt The
steermg wheel should now be free to turn
This operation should be
performed only after the following
requirements have been carried out in the correct
sequence:- 1. OCCUPANTS SEATED; 2. DOORS CLOSED; 3.
SEAT BELTS FASTENED; 4. GEARS NEUTRAL Refer to
'Running Instructions',
To sWitch on the Ignition, turn the key to POSition '2' Further
movement to posItion '3' operates the starter motor The key
will return to POSition '2' when released
Locking
Sequence (anti-clockwise) Turning the key from
POSition
2' to " will SWitch off the Ignition Push the key fully
towards the lock and turn It to POSition '0' Withdraw the key
and move the
steenng wheel slightly to ensure that the lock
bolt IS fully engaged,
WARNING, If for any reason the ignition is switched off
while the car is in motion DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DEPRESS OR TURN THE KEY TO POSITION '0', as this
constitutes part of the steering lock sequence. The
designed operating sequence prevents the engine being
started with the steering LOCKED, Serious
consequences can result from alterations or substitution
of the ignition start switch which would permit the
engine to be started with the LOCK ENGAGED. Under no
circumstances must the ignition start function be
separated from the steering lock,
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Fig.2
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