Volkswagen Beetle 1972 Owner's Manual page 23

Ighition/steering lock
The steering is equipped with an anti-
theft ignition lock.
1- Ignition off/steering locked.
Insert the key. If it is difficult to turn
the key, gently move the steering
wheel until the key turns freely.
2- Ignition on/steering free (for towing).
3- Starter engages.
The key returns to position 2 as soon
as it is released. Never operate the
starter longer than a few seconds. If
the engine should fail to start, turn
the key back to position 1 and repeat
the starting procedure, More on start-
ing on page 36.
'The steering column will lock when you
remove the key. Therefore DO NOT
REMOVE the key while you are driving
oras the car is rolling to a stop.
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To remove the key and to lock the steer-
ing, turn the key back to position 1 and
pull it out, Turn the steering wheel until
it locks
Emergency flasher switch A
If your car is disabled or parked under
emergency conditions, pull the switch to
make all four turn signals flash simul-
taneously. The warning light inthe switch
knob flashes, too.
Move the car well off the roadway when
stalled or stopped for repairs.