Mini 2003 Cooper - Manual (Page 47)

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OVERVIEW
REPAIRS
OPERATION
CONTROLS
DATA
INDEX
IGNITION LOCK
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.
A sound alarm goes off if the key
remains in the ignition after opening
the driver's door. <
You can have this function activated/
deactivated by your MINI Dealer.
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Vehicles with Continuously Variable
automatic Transmission (CVT):
Do not move the selector lever from
position 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.
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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
position 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.
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