Porsche Boxster 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Controls, Instruments
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Switch position 2
Start engine
f
Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2 .
f Please observe the chapter “STARTING PRO-
CEDURES” on Page 76.
Switch position 3
Ignition off
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3 .
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the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock.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.
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 leav-
ing the vehicle.
Automatic unlocking
The steering column is automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
Note
To avoid battery run-down, always remove the igni-
tion key from the ignition lock.
Please observe the chapter “BULB CHART” on
Page 259.
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.