Operation
Ignition Lock
In this manual: Operation
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0 Steering wheel locked
The key can only be inserted into and removed from the lock in this position.
After removing the key from the lock, gently move the steering wheel back and forth until it locks.
1 Steering wheel unlocked
Turning the key from position 0 to position 1 is often made easier by gently moving the steering wheel back and forth.
Some systems are ready for operation.
2 Ignition on. Diesel engine: glow plug preheating
All systems are ready for operation.
3 Starting the engine
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