The Vehicle - Chery A1 2008 Operating Instructions Manual

INTRODUCTION OF FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF INDICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE
I. INTRODUCTION
OF FUNCTIONS OF

THE VEHICLE

STEERING WHEEL
LOCK & IGNITION
SWITCH
The operational positions of key for the
combined type steering
lock/ignition switch are detailed in the
following:
"B"-ignition switch is turned off and
steering wheel is locked.
When pulling key out of ignition switch,
lock steering wheel.
To lock the steering wheel, turn it once after
pulling out the key until a click indicating
lockup of the steering wheel is heard.
"I"-unlock position steering system. The
circuits of electrical accessories are turned
on and the small electrical appliances
inside the vehicle such as radio, power
windows and headlamps can be operated,
but ignition system and other main
electrical circuits are power off.
In the event that the key cannot be turned
from LOCK position to this position or
wheel
can be done with much efforts, the
steering wheel can be slightly turned back
and forth, thus the steering wheel locking
mechanism can be unlocked.
"II"-ignition circuit is turned on and all
electrical circuits can work. The alarm
lamp and the indicator light will light. This
position is normal for driving and
indispensable to trailing.
"III"-position for starting and ignition.
Starting circuit and ignition circuit are
turned on to start the engine.
With the key at this position, the
headlamps and electrical equipment with
heavy load are all in the condition of open
circuit.
Ignition switch has a built-in anti-restarting
device. Once the engine starts, this device
can prevent starter from starting by error,
thus avoid damage to the starter and
flywheel of the engine.