Mechanical Ignition Switch Position - MG Hector Owner's Manual

DRIVING AND CONTROLS
Note
Please do not use such vehicle electric
equipment as audio and head lamp for a
long time under the condition that the
engine is off. When leaving the vehicle,
please also shut down the electric
equipment for the vehicle, to avoid the
battery from running out. If the battery
runs out, the vehicle may fail to be
started.
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Mechanical Ignition Switch Position*

When the ignition switch is turned at the right
side of the steering column, the operating
positions are as follows: LOCK, ACC, ON and
START.
Ÿ LOCK
Lock the steering wheel. Remove the key and
turn the steering wheel till the steering wheel
is locked.
If you cannot turn the key when unlocking the
steering wheel, you can gently turn the
steering wheel to right/left for one thing and
turn the key for another.
Ÿ ACC
The engine can be shut down when the
ignition key is turned to the ACC position
without the need to lock the steering wheel.
If you are to turn the ignition key from the
ACC position to the LOCK position, you can
gently press in the key and turn the key to the
LOCK position. When the ignition key is at
the ACC position, some electrical accessories
such as radio and cigar lighter can be used.
Ÿ ON
Connect the ignition system and electrical
accessories.
Note
Do not keep the key at "ON" for a long
time when the engine is out of operation.
Otherwise the battery will be discharged.
Ÿ START
Start the engine. After starting the engine,
release the key; the key will automatically
return to the ON position.
Confirm that the engine does not operate
before turning the ignition key to the START
position.