Chevrolet 1970 Owner's Manual page 10

----OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Anti-Theft Steering Column
Lock
The anti-theft lock, located on the
right side of the steering column, has
five positions. Starting from the
full
counterclockwise position (the posi-
tion nearest you) they are, accessory,
lock, off, on and start. To provide
added theft protection for your car,
the system
is
designed to prevent
normal operation of the steering and
shift controls when the ignition
switch is in "Lock" position. The
transmission selector lever must be
in "park" on automatic transmission
models, or reverse on manual trans-
mission models, before the key can
be turned to the "lock" position.
The "off" position is provided so that
the ignition can be turned off without
locking the steering column or trans-
mission selector lever. The ignition
switch "accessory" position permits
operation of electrical accessories
when the engine is not running. It
can be engaged only by pushing in
on the ignition key and turning the
key toward you (counterclockwise).
NOTE:.
The Anti-Theft Steering Column
Lock is not Intended as a substitute for
the parkirig brake. Always set your park-
ing brake when leaving the vehicle un-
attended
to
help assure that the vehicle
will not move.
CAUTION: In
a
parking situation, always
let go of the steering wheel, BEFORE
turning the ignition key
to
LOCK position.
When parking
on a
hill with wheels turned
in
to
the curb, be sure the
car
has
come
to a
complete stop before turning the key
to LOCK position. Turning the wheels
to
left
or
right
after
the car 'stops "winds up"
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The key can be withdrawn only when
the switch is in the "lock" position.
The ignition key warning buzzer
warns you if you have left the key in
the anti-theft lock when the driver's
door is opened. Heed its warning-
remove the key and lock the doors.
The visible vehicle identification
number on the instrument panel aids
in apprehension of thieves and re-
covery of stolen vehicles. Help it
work; make sure it is not obscured
by gloves, maps or other objects.
the steering system, which can result in
a
"spring back" ot the steering wheel
when the lock is released. As
a
further
precaution, never reach through the
steer-
ing wheel
to operate
controls,
or
for any
other
reason.
When leaving your
car
unattended,
• Set parking brake
• Place automafic transmission
se-
lector In Park (Reverse for manual
transmission)
• Turn key
to
LOCK position
• Remove key
• Locka" doors