Steering Column Controls; Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1971 Owner's Manual

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Anti-Theft Steering
Column Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on
the right side of the steering col-
umn, has five positions:
• Accessory -
Permits opera-
tion of electrical accessories
when engine is not running. To
engage, push key in and turn
toward you (counterclockwise).
• Lock - Normal parking posi-
tion. Locks ignition and pro-
vides added theft protection by
preventing normal operation of
steering wheel and shift con-
trols. Key cannot be returned
to "lock" position and removed
until transmission is placed in
"park" (automatic transmission
models) or in reverse on manual
transmission models.
• Off - Permits turning engine
off without locking steering
wheel and shift controls.
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• Run - Normal operating posi-
tion.
• Start - Permits engagement of
starter.
NOTE: The anti-theft steering
column lock is not a substitute
for the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake when leaving
the car unattended.
When parklng-
• Always let go of steering wheel before
turning ignition key to lock position.
• When parking on a hill with wheels
turned toward curb, be sure car has
come to complete stop before turn-
ing key to lock position.
Turning wheels after car has stopped
"winds up" steering system, which can
result in a "spring back" of the steering
wheel when the steering column lock Is
released. As a further precaution, never
reach through the steering wheel for any
reason •
When leaving your car unattended,
• Set parking brake.
• Place automatic transmission selector
in Park (Reverse for manual trans-
mission).
• Turn key to LOCK pOsition.
• Remove key (the buzzer will remind
you.)
• Lock all doors.