Ignition/Steering Lock - Porsche 928 1980 Owner's Manual

Ignition/Starter Switch with
Steering Lock
The steering is equipped with an anti-theft
ignition lock.
For your safety, fasten safety belts.
Manual transmission:
- Move gearshift lever to Neutral.
Automatic transmission:
- Move 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 mono­
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xide which is a colorless and odorless
gas. Carbon monoxide can be fatal if
inhaled.
There are 4 positions:
0- Steering locked. All electric circuits
wired through the ignition switch are
turned off. The ignition key can only be
withdrawn in the "0" position. The park­
ing lights can be operated in this position
by pushing the turn signal indicator lever
up and down (also see "Parking lights").
1 - Steering unlocked. In this position all
electric circuits are operational except
for the following: turn signals, stop
lights, back-up lights, outside mirror
remote control, rear window defogger/
defroster and fresh air ventilation. The
instrument cluster illumination will come
on and can only be turned off with 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 loc­
ated 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". With the
engine running, the central and indivi­
dual warning lights should go out. The
STOP LAMΡ will go out after depressing
the brake pedal and the PARK BRAKE
light after fully releasing the parking
brake (see "Central warning light sys­
tem"). To conserve battery power, the
electric circuits for headlights, rear win­
dow defogger/defroster and wiper/
washer system are temporarily inter­
rupted during the starting process.
The starter should not be operated for more
than 10 to 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start the first time or stalls at any
time, the ignition will have to be switched off
and then on again. The non-repeat lock in
the switch prevents the starter from being
operated when the engine is running and
thus from being damaged.
To remove the key 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 re­
move the key.
See also Starting Hints and Brake-in Pe­
riod.
The steering column will lock when you
remove the key. Therefore do not remove
the key while you are driving or as the car
is rolling to a stop.