18SAFETYDEVICESCORRECTUSE OFTHE CARWARNINGLIGHTS ANDMESSAGESIN ANEMERGENCYCARMAINTENANCETECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSINDEXDASHBOARDAND CONTROLSIGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 differentpositions:❒ STOP: engine off, key can be re-moved, steering column locked.Certain electrical devices (e.g.:sound system, power windows…)can work.❒ MAR: driving position. All electri-cal devices are powered.❒ AVV: engine starting.The ignition switch is fitted with asafety mechanism that, in the eventthe engine is not started, turns backthe ignition key to STOP before re-peating the starting operation.STEERING COLUMN LOCKEngagingWhen the key is to STOP remove thekey and turn the steering wheel untilit locks.DisengagingRock the steering wheel slightly asyou turn the ignition key to MAR.fig. 12 L0C0054mIf the ignition device istampered with (e.g.: at-tempted theft), have it checked overby a Lancia Dealership.WARNINGWhen getting out of the car,always remove the key toprevent any occupants from acci-dentally activating the controls. Re-member to engage the handbrake. Ifthe car is parked on uphill slope toengage the first gear. If the car isfacing downhill, engage the reversegear. Never leave unsupervised chil-dren in the car.WARNINGNever remove the ignitionkey while the car is mov-ing. The steering wheel would au-tomatically lock as soon as you tryto turn it. This also applies whenthe car is being towed.WARNING001-034 Ypsilon GB 10-10-2008 10:17 Pagina 18