Technical data

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'Selector lever in P' signal
Dash panel insert
Effects of drop-out
The electromechanical lock cannot be released
and the key cannot be withdrawn if the signal
from the selector lever to the control unit J 518 or
the signal from the control unit to the ignition lock
fails. In these circumstances, the ignition lock has
an emergency release for the ignition key.
Emergency release
Press the emergency release button with a pen or
similar object. While keeping the button pressed,
then turn the ignition key to the left and remove
it.
Electrical circuitry
If the ignition is switched off and the selector
lever is in 'P' position, a signal travels from the
switch F319 to the access and start authorisation
relay J518. The control unit then sends current to
the magnets for the ignition key pull-out lock
N376 and the locking pins are released. The igni-
tion key can be withdrawn.
In vehicles with a Start/Stop button, the control
unit signals to the dash panel insert that the
selector lever is not in 'P' position. The control unit
for the dash panel insert then triggers a visual
and acoustic warning. The driver is thus informed
that the selector lever is not in 'P' position.
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Emergency release
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