Ignition Lock - Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual

118 Starting-off and Driving

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 steering can
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be locked.
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- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
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You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
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- start engine
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Applies to all models:
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Position
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To lock the steering, with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until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 ⇒
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Position
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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
releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position
engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged.
Fig. 134 Ignition lock posi-
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
tions
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector
lever is in position P.
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tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by
the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex-
pected locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
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come to a standstill (by applying the handbrake or moving the selector lever
into the position P). The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of acci-
dent!
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even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or switch on electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of accident or injury!
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WARNING
When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position
Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,
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when one
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each time before starting the
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(igni-
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