Ignition Lock - Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2005 Manual

WARNING (continued)
way (e.g. in the middle of the steering wheel or at the inner steering
wheel edge). In such cases, injuries to the arms, the hands and the
head can occur when the driver airbag is deployed.

Ignition lock

Petrol engines
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- ignition switched off, engine off, the steering can be locked.
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- ignition switched on
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- start engine
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Diesel engines
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- interruption of fuel supply, ignition switched off, engine off, the
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steering can be locked.
Using the system Safety
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heating period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
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Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering
wheel until the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always
lock the steering as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as
a deterrent against possible theft of your vehicle ⇒
Position
Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot,
or cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the
steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low
beam or main beam or other electrical components with major power
consumption are briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into
position
Fig. 129 Ignition lock
positions
The ignition key must be turned back into position
starting the engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock
prevents the starter being engaged when the engine is running and thus
getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the
selector lever is in position P.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the
- start engine
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when one releases the key.
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Breakdown assistance
Starting-off and Driving
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each time before
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Technical Data
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