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INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCHES
IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK Fig.l
Key number
The key number appears on the key, on the number tag supplied or on a
lab
"
attached to the windscreen of a new car.
NOTE THE KEY NUMBER in your DIARY and in a reference book at HOM
E
and then REMOVE THE LABEL with the key number FROM THE
CA
R.
Consult your authorized Austin MG Dealer regarding key replacements for
th
steering-column lock.
The steering-column lock
(4),
if used properly, will greatly reduce the possibil
ity
of the car being stolen.
,
Unlocking
To unlock the steering, insert the keyand turn it to position 'I'. If the steeri
ng-
wheel has been turned to engage the lock, slight movement of the steering-wh
e
I
will assist disengagement of the lock plunger.
\
With the key in the position marked 'I' the ignition is switched off and
th
steering lock disengaged. The radio may be operated with the key in this positi
o
n.
The key must be in this position when towing the car for recovery.
Ignition and
To switch on the ignition, turn the key to position 'II'. Further movement agai
n t
start
spring resistance to position 'III' operates the starter motor. Release the
key
immediately the engine starts.
Locking
To lock the steering, turn the key anti-clockwise to the-position marked "I ' ,
pre
the button
(5),
turn the key to the '0' position and withdraw it.
WARNING: The steering lock/ignition/starter switch and its electrical circuits
ar
designed to prevent the ignition system and starter from being energized while th
steering lock is engaged. Serious consequences could result from alterations
or
substitution of the steering lock/ignition switch or its wiring. In no
circumstance
must the ignition switch be separated from the steering lock.
Do not lubricate the steering lock.
Fig. 1
INSTRUMENTS Fig. 2
Speedometer
In addition to indicating the road speed this instrument also records the total
(1 )
distance
(3)
and the distance travelled for any particular trip
(2).
To
.reset
the
trip recorder, press the knob
(4)
and all the counters will return to zero.
Tachometer
This instrument indicates the revolutions per minute of the engine and assists
(5)
the driver to use the most effective engine speed range for maximum performance
in any gear (see page 15).
Coolant
The gauge indicates the temperature of the coolant as it
Ieaves
the engine cylinder
temperature
head. An important note about temperature is on page
14.
gauge (6)
Fuel gauge
When the ignition is switched on the fuel gauge indicates approximately the
(7)
amount of fuel in the tank. An important note on filling with fuel is given on
pages 13 and 54 or 62.
Fig.
2
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Do not lubricate the steering lock.
Fig.
2
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