Ignition Switch, Steering Wheel Lock - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

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Ignition switch, Steering wheel lock

Ignition switch and steering wheel
lock
0 – Locked position
Remove the key to lock the
steering wheel. Never turn
the key to position 0 while
driving or when the vehicle
is being towed.
NOTE
A ticking sound may be audible if the key is
turned to a position between 0 and I. To
stop this sound, turn the key to position II
and back to position 0.
I – Intermediate position
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Certain accessories, radio,
etc. on, daytime running
lights off.
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Please be aware that leaving the key in this
positions I or II will increase battery drain.
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II – Drive position
III – Start position
driver's door is opened.
Steering wheel lock
When the key is removed from the ignition,
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the steering wheel locks so that it cannot be
turned.
Releasing the steering wheel lock
If the front wheels are hard up against a curb,
the steering wheel lock may be under too
much tension to unlock.
If so, the key will turn in the ignition switch
but the car will not start.
The key's position when
driving. The vehicle's entire
electrical system is acti-
vated.
Turn the key to this position
and release it immediately.
The key returns automati-
cally to the Drive position.
A chime will sound if the key
is left in the ignition and the
At the same time, a message "Steering
locked turn wheel" will appear in the informa-
tion display.
If this happens:
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Turn the steering wheel slightly and
hold it to release pressure on the lock
mechanism.
3. Reinsert the key and start the vehicle.
The steering should immediately unlock. If
not, try again.
NOTE
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make
sure the steering wheel lock is engaged
before leaving the vehicle.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition (turn the igni-
tion key to position 0) or remove the key
from the ignition switch while the vehicle is
in motion. This could cause the steering
wheel to lock, which would make the vehi-
cle impossible to steer.