Visteon Corporation 14B115RXSNOOK User Manual
Security and locks 2-1
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Security and locks
Ignition switch
The fascia-mounted ignition switch,
on the right-hand side of the steering
column, has four key positions:
0
0
Ignition OFF – Is the only position in
which the key can be inserted and
removed.
I
Auxiliary – Allows use of some
electrical circuits, for example, radio
and window operation.
Note: The airbag system is activated in
position ‘I’.
II
II
Ignition ON – All electrical circuits
except the starter motor are
activated. The key remains in this
position when driving.
III Engine start – The starter motor is
operated for as long as the key is
held in this position, against spring
pressure.
When the key is turned back to the OFF
position, the delayed accessory feature
becomes active.
The circuits available in the auxiliary
The circuits available in the auxiliary
position remain activated for a preset
timed period or until a front door is
opened.
To remove the ignition key
Automatic transmission vehicles have a
key interlock feature.
Apply the electric parkbrake, move the
Apply the electric parkbrake, move the
gear selector to the Park ‘P’ position and
turn the key to position ‘0’.
The automatic transmission gear selector
The automatic transmission gear selector
must be placed in Park ‘P’ before the key
can be removed from the ignition switch.
When the key is removed, the gear
When the key is removed, the gear
selector will be locked in Park.
Steering column lock
The steering column lock is controlled by
the ignition switch.
When the key is removed from the
When the key is removed from the
ignition switch, you will hear the steering
column lock engage.
When the key is inserted into the ignition
When the key is inserted into the ignition
switch, you will hear the steering column
lock disengage.
In rare circumstances, it may be
In rare circumstances, it may be
necessary to gently turn the steering
wheel from side to side to release the
steering column lock.
Gear-shift interlock
A brake pedal/gear-shift interlock system
is incorporated in the automatic
transmission gear selector mechanism.
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or
To move the gear selector from Park:
1. Turn the ignition key to position ‘II’ or
start the engine.
2. Press the brake pedal.