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IGNITION LOCK STARTING THE ENGINE

0 Steering locked

1 Steering unlocked

2 Ignition switched on

3 Starting the engine

0 Steering locked

The key can be inserted or removed in this

position only.

To lock the steering:

1. Remove the key

2. Turn the steering wheel slightly to the

left or right until the lock engages.

Vehicles with Continuously Variable

automatic Transmission (CVT):

Do not move the selector lever from posi-

tion "P" until the engine is running.

Your vehicle is equipped with an interlock.

Therefore, the ignition key cannot be

turned to position 0 and removed until the

selector lever is in position "P" (Interlock).<

1 Steering unlocked

Individual electrical accessories are ready

for operation.

You will find that it is often easier to turn

the ignition key from position 0 to posi-

tion 1 when you move the steering wheel

slightly to help disengage the lock.

2 Ignition switched on

All electrical accessories are ready for oper-

ation.

3 Starting the engine

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Step on the clutch when starting the

vehicle. A lockout prevents the engine from

starting if the clutch is not depressed.<

Do not allow the engine to warm up with

the vehicle at a standstill. Move off imme-

diately at a moderate engine speed.

Do not allow the engine to run in

enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases

contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and

colorless, but highly toxic gas.

Breathing the exhaust gases poses an

extreme health risk, and can lead to uncon-

sciousness and death.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. An unattended vehicle

with a running engine represents a poten-

tial safety hazard. When driving, standing

at idle or when parking, take precautions to

avoid contact between the hot exhaust

system and easily flammable materials

(grass, hay or leaves, for example). Such

contact could lead to a fire, resulting in

serious personal injury and property

damage.<

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