Rover Seventy Five, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Starting & Driving
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Starting & Driving STARTER SWITCH
Once the steering lock is
engaged, it is impossible
to steer the car. DO NOT remove
the key or turn the starter switch
off while the car is in motion.
The starter switch is located to the right of the steering
column and uses the following sequence of key positions to
operate the steering lock, electrical circuits and starter motor:
Position O
•
Key can be removed
•
Steering is locked.
•
Most lighting circuits are operational, including sidelights,
headlights and hazard warning lights.
Position 1
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Steering unlocked.
•
Individual electrical equipment and accessories can now be
operated.
Position 2
•
All instruments, warning lights and electrical circuits are
operational.
Position 3
NOTE: On automatic models,
gear selector position ‘P’ or ‘N’
must be selected before the
engine will start.
•
Starter motor operates - release the key immediately the
engine starts (the key will automatically return to the
second position).
The operation of some electrical functions will be
interrupted during engine cranking
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