TVS RTR 165 RP Owner's Manual page 29

CONTROL KEY
TVS Apache RTR 165 RP comes with a pair of identical
control keys. These keys are to operate ignition cum
steering lock, fuel tank cap and seat lock.
IGNITION CUM STEERING LOCK
The ignition cum steering lock enables and disables
the electrical circuit and steering lock. There are three
positions in the ignition cum steering lock. They are:
1. 'OFF' position
All the electrical circuits are turned 'OFF' in this
position. Engine will not start. Key can be taken out.
2. 'ON' position
In this position, all the electrical circuits are turned
'ON' and the engine can be started. The instrument
cluster and warning lights performs self-diagnostic
cycle. Key cannot be removed.
Note
When the ignition is turned 'ON' with the engine kill
switch 'ON', priming noise of pump may be heard which
is absolutely normal.
Frequent switch 'OFF & ON' of ignition to be avoided.
After ignition key reset, there may be a delay in start of
vehicle for couple of seconds.
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3. 'LOCK' position
TVS Apache RTR 165 RP's steering can be locked in
both 'left' and 'right' directions. To lock the steering,
turn the handlebar all the way to the 'left' or 'right'
direction. Push the key 'IN' and turn it to the 'LOCK'
position and take out. All the electrical circuits are
turned 'OFF' in this position.
Insert the control key into the lock and push the key
'IN' and turn it to 'OFF' or 'ON' position to unlock the
steering.
Warning
Never attempt to move the vehicle when the steering is
locked, you may lose balance.