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Controls and features
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STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Steering column lock/
ignition switch
0
Ignition off
When the key is removed from the
ignition switch the steering column
lock will be activated and prevent
the steering wheel from being
turned.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the ignition key can
be returned to position
0
only if the
selector lever is in the park
position
P
.
I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and
all main electrical circuits are
disabled.
The ignition should not be left in
this position for too long to avoid
discharging the battery.
II
Ignition switched on, all
electrical circuits operational.
Warning and control lights
illuminate. This is the key position
when driving and must also be
selected when being towed.
III
Starter motor activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Never return the key to the
0
position when the vehicle
is in motion.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
Release the locking lever to adjust
the height of the steering wheel
and its distance from the driver.
Return the lever to its original
position to secure the wheel.
For further details on sitting in the
correct position, refer to the
section
Seats
.