Pic. 1.37. Key positions in the ignition lock
Key in switch (castle) ignition can take the following positions (pic. 1.37):
- 1 - engine off, steering wheel locked. The ignition key can only be inserted and removed in this position;
- 2 - the engine is off, you can turn on the radio, cigarette lighter, etc.;
- 3 - the engine is running, all electrical systems can be turned on;
- 4 - the starter works. After starting the engine, release the key and it will automatically return to the «ON» («ON»).
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, to remove the key from the ignition switch, turn it to the «ACC» («Optional equipment»), then press the key until it turns to the «LOCK» («blocking»), then take it out. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, you can remove the key from the ignition switch by first setting the transmission selector lever to «R» («Parking»), then turn the key to position «LOCK» («blocking»).
Starting the engine of vehicles with diesel engines
1. Insert the key into the instrument and starter switch and fasten the seat belt.
2. Raise the parking brake lever.
3. Press and hold down the brake pedal.
4. Place the shift lever in neutral position «N».
5. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
6. Turn the key to position «ON» («ON»). Control lamp of system of simplification of start-up of the engine (glow plugs) will first turn yellow and then turn off after a while, indicating that the heating of the glow plugs is complete.
7. Turn the key to position «START» («Starter»), without depressing the accelerator pedal and release the key when the engine starts.
When the engine is cold, the control lamp of the engine start-up assistance system (glow plugs) burns for a longer time.
If the engine does not start for about 5 seconds after the start aid warning light goes out (glow plugs) diesel engine, return the key to the «LOCK» («blocking»). Then turn the key to position «ON» («ON») for reheating glow plugs.
On a warm engine, the control lamp of the engine start-up assistance system (glow plugs) won't turn on even if the key is in the «ON» («ON»). Start the engine by turning the key in the instrument and starter switch to the right to position «START» («Starter»).