Ignition Switch and Steering Column Lock
VEHICLES WITH GASOLINE ENGINE
START – Engages the starter motor. After release, the key returns to the ON position. For the engine starting procedure, refer to subsection 1.6.
ON – Activates the engine electrical system and all consumers. This is the normal driving position.
ACC – Activates auxiliary consumers (such as the radio); the engine electrical system is off.
LOCK – Engine electrical system is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can only be removed in this position. To turn the key from ACC to LOCK, press it in.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH IMMOBILIZER
After the key is removed from the ignition switch, the immobilizer system (engine start code recognition) automatically returns to the ready state (see subsection 1.5.2).
When starting the engine, the key may get stuck in the LOCK position. To release the key, first make sure the key is fully inserted into the lock, then rock the steering wheel while carefully turning the key.
* Do not remove the key from the ignition switch while driving, as the steering wheel will lock and the vehicle will become uncontrollable.
VEHICLES WITH DIESEL ENGINE
START – Engages the starter motor. After release, the key returns to the ON position. For the engine starting procedure, refer to subsection 1.6.
ON – Activates the engine electrical system and all consumers. Glow plugs begin heating. The ON position corresponds to the driving position.
ACC – Activates auxiliary consumers (such as the radio); the engine electrical system is off.
LOCK – Engine electrical system is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can only be removed from the lock in this position. To turn the key from ACC to LOCK, press it in.
When starting the engine, the key may get stuck in the LOCK position. To release the key, first make sure the key is fully inserted into the lock, then rock the steering wheel while carefully turning the key.
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