Ignition Switch With Steering Lock - Toyota RAV4 1997 Owner's Manual

Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-6
Ignition switch,
Transmission
and Parking brake
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Ignition switch with steering lock

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Automatic transmission
D
Manual transmission
D
Center differential lock system
D
Parking brake
D
Cruise control
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Ignition switch with steering
lock
"Start" - Starter motor on. The key will
return to the "ON" position when re-
leased.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
"ON" - Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
"ACC" - Accessories such as the ra-
dio operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the "ACC" or
"LOCK" position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
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"LOCK" - Engine is off and the steer-
ing wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the key
from "ACC" to the "LOCK" position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be in the "P" posi-
tion before pushing the key.
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the "LOCK" position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
CAUTION
!
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the "ON"
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
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