Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
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Operation
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, or PARK, the protection system
will automatically immobilise the engine.
When the key is turned to MAR to start the engine:
1) if the code is recognis ...
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI)
that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK/ OFF position. To move the ...
Ignition switch
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked. Certain electrical
devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows, etc.) can wor ...