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Steering Lock
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Steering is locked when the key is
withdrawn and the steering lock is
engaged. The key can be w ith
drawn only in zero position.
Note:
Do not remove key from steering
lock while the vehicle is in motion
as this will cause the engagement
of the steering lock thus rendering
the vehicle inoperable.
1 Steering is unlocked.
(If necessary, move steering wheel
slightly to turn the key clockwise
to position " 1" .)
2
Preglowing and driving position.
3
Starting position.
For starting and turning off the
engine, refer to page 46.
Notes:
The following items can be operated
w ith the key in steering lock position
1
"
" :
Wiper, windshield washers, headlamp
flasher, lighter, glove com partm ent
lamp, radio, seat heater, electrically
adjustable exterior mirror.
A warning buzzer sounds when the
key has been left in steering lock
positions " 1" or " 0 " and the driver's
door is opened.
With the engine at idle speed, the
charging rate of the alternator (out
put) is limited.
It is therefore recom mended to turn
off unnecessary electrical consumers
while driving in stop and go traffic.
This precaution helps to avoid drain
ing of the battery.
An effective measure to preserve
battery power is to turn off the
following consum ers:
Seat heater, heated rear window.