Ignition And Steering Lock - BMW 2002 Z8 Owner's Manual

Ignition and steering lock

Your vehicle is equipped with an elec-
trically powered steering lock mecha-
nism.
To activate the electrical power
supply and release the steering
> Insert key at position 0. The steering
lock can be heard disengaging. If you
encounter any resistance when
turning the key to the right this indi-
cates that the lock is still engaged:
turn the steering wheel slightly to free
the mechanism and turn the key.
The vehicle immobilizer is deacti-
vated
> The sound system and other elec-
trical accessories are available for
use when the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1
> Turning the key to position 2 provides
electrical power to the ignition and all
remaining electrical systems.
Removing the key
The key is removed in position 0. Turn
the steering wheel to engage the
steering lock and activate the electronic
vehicle immobilizer.
With a discharged or discon-
nected battery, the steering
column will not be locked or unlocked.
Leaving the key in the ignition uses up a
minimal amount of power. In order to
avoid discharging the battery, remove
the key if the vehicle is to be parked for
an extended period of time.<
If the steering is locked and the
battery discharged or discon-
nected, do not tow the vehicle, as it will
not be possible to turn the steering
wheel.<
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