Steering Column Controls; Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock - GMC 1976 TRANSMODE Operating Manual

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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
E
A
B
c
0
G
A • CRUISE CONTROL
ENGAGE BUTTON
B
TURN
SIGNAL
LEVER
C
.
TILT-AWAY
STEERING
WHEEL LEVER
0
IGNITION
SWITCH
E
HORN BUTTON
F
.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER BUTTON
G
TRANSMISSION SELECTOR
LEVER
Steering
Column Controls
ANTI-THEFT STEERING
COLUMN LOCK
The anti-theft ignition switch,
located on
the right
side
of the steering column, has
five
positions:
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
12
ACCESSORY
-
Permits
operation
of
electrical
accessories
when
the
engine
is
not running. To
engage,
push key in
and
turn toward you
(counterclockwise.)
LOCK Normal
parking
position
,
locks
ignition
and
provides
added
theft
protection by
preventing
normal operation
of
steering
wheel and
shift controls.
Key
cannot
be
turned
to
"LOCK"
position
and
removed until transmission is
placed
in
"PARK."
OFF Permits turning
engine off
without
locking
steering
wheel and
shift controls.
RUN Normal operating position.
START Permits engagement of
starter.
NOTE:
The
anti-theft steering column lock
is
not
substitute
for
the
parking
brake
.
Always
set
the parking
brake
when
leaving
the driver's
seat
unattended
.
If
difficulty
is
experienced
in turning the
ignition
key
and
lock knob to
unlock
the
ignition,
attempt
to tum the
steering
wheel
as
hard as
possible in the direction
the
wheels are turned. At the
same
time turn
the
ignition-lock
knob
in
a
clockwise
direction with
as
much effort as
you can
apply
with
your
own
hand
.
Do
not
attempt
to
use
a
tool of
any
kind
to
apply additional
force
on
the lock knob
,
as
this
could
break the
knob.
PARKING
When
leaving
the
driver's
seat
unattended:
e
SET
PARKING
BRAKE
FIRST.
(See
note on page 19.)
Place transmission
selector
lever in
"PARK."
Turn key to LOCK position
.
Remove key
from
steering column lock
(the buzzer
will remind you).
Lock
entrance
door if leaving
vehicle.

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