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Operation, Safety 75
Switch position 2
Start engine
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f Please see the chapter “STARTING PROCEDU-
RES” on Page 77.
Switch position 3
Ignition off
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
Note on operation
The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is
left inserted.
If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be
pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergency
operation is performed:
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
TION – PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on
Page 76.
Locking the steering column
Automatic locking
The steering column is automatically locked when
the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
The steering wheel will lock and will cause
loss of steering.
f Never remove key from the ignition lock or turn
the key off while the vehicle is moving.
f Always withdraw the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle.
Automatic unlocking
The steering column is unlocked when the vehicle
is unlocked with the radio remote control.
Note
f To avoid discharging the battery, always re-
move the ignition key from the ignition lock.
Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 261.
Gong
If you leave the key in the ignition/steering lock, a
gong will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
This is a reminder to remove the key.