MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 7

S t e e r i n g lock One type of steering lock (inset A) fitted to your car has the lock face marked
Fig. 3 either 'HALT', 'GARAGE', 'FAHRT', and 'START' or 'O', 'l', 'II', '111'.
These locks use a single entry type key and have 180" of key movement.
Alternative type
(inset B). The lock face is marked 'O', '1'' 'II', '111'. This type
of lock has a double entry key and only 120" of key movement.
To lock the steering. Turn the key to the 'HALT' or '0' position and withdraw
the key. The steering lock is set during withdrawal of the key and rotation of
the steering-wheel engages the lock. When unlocking, turn the steering to assist
disengagement of the locking plunger.
Alternative type.
Turn the key to the position marked 'I', press the key in and
while maintaining pressure turn anti-clockwise to position '0' and withdraw
the key.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST THE KEY BE MOVED FROM
THE 'I' POSITION TOWARDS THE '0' POSITION WHEN THE CAR
IS IN MOTION.
GARAGE or '1'. In this position the steering is unlocked and the ignition is
switched off. Accessory electrical items-heater blower motor, windscreen wipers
and radio-may be operated if desired. The car may be towed for recovery with
the key in the lock at position '1'.
'FAHRT' or '11'. Turn the key to this position to switch on the ignition; further
movement against spring resistance to the 'START' or '111' position engages
the starter. If the engine does not start, release the key and allow a short pause
before re-operating the starter.
WARNING.-The
lock fitted to the steering-column works in conjunction and
is integral with the ignition starter switch. The designed operating sequence
prevents the engine being started with the steering LOCKED. Serious conse-
quences may result from alterations or substitutions of the ignition start switch
which would permit the engine to be started with the LOCK ENGAGED. Under
no circumstances must the ignition switch or the ignition-engine-start function
be separated from the steering lock.
DO NOT lubricate the steering lock/switch.
It is most important that OWNERS MAKE A NOTE OF THE KEY NUMBERS
IMMEDIATELY o n taking delivery of the car. The key number is printed on
a label attached to windscreen. Consult your Distributor or Dealer regarding
steering lock key replacements.