MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 99

IGNITION STARTER SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK
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Key number
Unlocking
Ignition a n d
s t a r t
Locking
The key number appears on the key, o n the number tag supplied o r on a label
attached to the windscreen of a new car.
NOTE T H E KEY NUMBER in your DIARY and in a reference book at H O M E
and then REMOVE T H E LABEL F R O M T H E CAR. Consult your Distributor1
Dealer regarding key replacements for the steering-column lock.
The steering-column lock (4), if used properly, will greatly reduce the possibility
of the car being stolen.
T o unlock the steering, insert the key and turn it t o position ' 1 ' . If the steering-
wheel has been turned t o engage the lock, slight movement of the steering-wheel
will assist disengagement of the lock plunger.
With the key in the position marked 'I' the ignition is switched off and the
steering lock disengaged. The heater blower motor, windscreen wipers/washers,
and the radio may be operated with the key in this position. The key must be in
this position when towing the car for recovery.
T o switch o n the ignition, turn the key t o position ' 1 1 ' . Further movement against
spring resistance t o position ' 1 1 1 ' operates the starter motor. Release the key
immediately the engine starts.
T o lock the steering, turn the key anti-clockwise t o the position marked 'I', press
the button ( 5 ) , turn the key to the '0' position and withdraw it.
WARNING. The steering lock/ignition/starter switch and its electrical circuits are
designed to prevent the ignition system and starter from being energized while the
steering lock is engaged. Serious consequences could re@ from alterations or
substitution of the steering lock/ignition switch or its wiring. In no circumstances
must the ignition switch be separated from the steering lock.
Do not lubricate the steering lock.
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