Steering/Ignition Lock - BMW Z8 2000 Owner's Manual

Steering/Ignition lock

Your car has a steering-column lock
driven by an electric motor.
Releasing the steering and
electricity supply
> Insert the key in position 0. The steer-
ing is audibly released.
Encountering any resistance when
turning the key to the right means:
the steering column is still not un-
locked. Turning the steering column
to the right and left can make it easier
to turn the key.
The vehicle immobilizer is deacti-
vated
> In position 1, the radio and certain
electrical consumers are operational
> In position 2, the ignition, the starter
and all electrical consumers are op-
erational.
Removing the key
The key is removed in position 0. Turn
the steering wheel to engage the steer-
ing lock and activate the electronic
vehicle immobilizer.
With a discharged or discon-
nected battery, the steering col-
umn will not be locked or unlocked.
Leaving the key in the ignition uses up a
minimal amount of power. In order to
avoid discharging the battery, remove
the key if the vehicle is to be parked for
an extended period of time.<
If the steering is locked and the
battery discharged or discon-
nected, do not tow the vehicle, as it will
not be possible to turn the steering
wheel.<
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