
Ignition/Starter Switch with
Steering Lock
The steering is equipped with an anti-theft
ignition lock.
For your safety, fasten safety belts.
Manual Transmission:
- M o v e gearshift lever to Neutral.
Automatic transmission:
- M o v e gearshift lever to Neutral or Park.
Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed unventilated area. Exhaust fumes from
the engine contain carbon monoxide which
the engine contain carbon monoxide which
is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon
monoxide can be fatal if inhaled.
There are 4 key p o s i t i o n s :
0 - Steering locked. All electric circuits
w i r e d through the ignition switch are
turned off. The ignition key can only be
w i t h d r a w n in the " 0 " position. The park-
ing lights can be operated in this position
by pushing the turn signal indicator lever
up or down (also see "Parking l i g h t s " ) .
1 - Steering unlocked. In this position, the
f o l l o w i n g electric circuits w i r e d through
the ignition are o p e r a t i o n a l : headlights,
w i n d s h i e l d wiper, rear w i n d o w wiper,
w i n d s h i e l d / h e a d l i g h t washers, rear w i n -
d o w defogger, sunroof, radio and ciga-
rette lighter. The instrument cluster illu-
mination will c o m e on and can only be
t u r n e d off w i t h key in position " 0 " .
2 - Ignition on, steering unlocked. All electric
circuits are operational. With the engine
stationary, the central warning light and
all individual warning lights located in
both combination instruments will light
up for a bulb check.
3 - The starter is operated by turning the
ignition key to the right. As soon as the
engine starts, release the key. It will
spring back to position " 2 " . W i t h the
engine running, the central and individual
warning lights should go out. The STOP
L A M P will go out after depressing the
brake pedal and the PARK BRAKE light
after fully releasing the parking brake
(see "central warning light s y s t e m " ) .
W h i l e the engine is cranking, the cir-
cuits for headlights and wiper/washer
motor are interrupted.
The starter should not be operated f o r more
than 10 to 15 seconds at a t i m e . If the engine
does not start the first time or stalls at any
time, the ignition w i l l have to be switched off
and then on again. The non-repeat lock in the
switch prevents the starter f r o m being operat-
ed when the engine is running and thus f r o m
being damaged.
To remove the k e y and to lock the steering
turn the key back to position " 0 " and pull it
out. Turn the steering wheel until it locks.
If you leave the key in the ignition/steering
lock, the buzzer will sound when the driver's
door is opened. This is your reminder to
remove the key.
See also Starting Hints and Break-in Period.
The steering column will lock when you re-
move the key. Therefore do not remove the
key while you are driving or as the car is
rolling to a stop.
14