Steering lock SWith the key removed and the steering lock engaged, the steering is loc- ked; the lock will engage in a number of positions of the steering wheel.The key can only be removed in the Sposition.
A The steering lock is released (by turning the key to position A, turning the
steering wheel slightly, if necessary).
M Driving position.
D Starting position.
For starting and stopping the engine, see ÒSTARTING THE ENGINEÓ.
65III-1STEERING LOCK-IGNITION-STARTER
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Never attempt to move the
vehicle without the engine running. If the engine is not running, the vehicleÕs steering and braking systemswill not be power-assisted (there is a risk of the steering lock engaging and the safety features not opera-ting). After parking, remove the ignition key and turn the steering wheel until the steering column locking peg engages.
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Discharged battery.
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VI-2BATTERY
Emergency starting from another battery
A vehicle with a discharged battery can be started with either an electrically isolated slave battery or the battery of another vehicle.
To avoid risks of explosion, correctly follow the orderindicated below.
Slave battery
Earth point on failed vehicle.
Check that the voltage of the slave battery is correct (12 volts).
If using the battery of another vehicle, its engine must be switched off. The two vehicles must not be in direct contact
with each other. Connect the battery cables as shown in the diagram in the orderindicated. Make sure that the cable clips are pro-
perly connected (risk of sparks).Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run under slight acceleration for about a minute.
Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Caution Do not touch the cable clips during the operation.Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in the reverse order to connection ensuring that they do not touch one another.
