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2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start



Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With: Push Button Start

WARNING   WARNING:  Always check that the steering is unlocked before attempting to move your vehicle.

 

The steering wheel lock locks shortly after you have parked your vehicle and the passive key is outside it.

The steering wheel lock does not lock when the ignition is on or when your vehicle is moving.

Unlocking the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel lock unlocks when the system detects a valid passive key inside your vehicle. If the steering wheel lock relocks, switch the ignition on to unlock it.

Note:   You may have to slightly rotate the steering wheel to assist unlocking it.

Steering Wheel Lock Information Messages

 

Message   Action  

Steering Col. Lock Turn Wheel while Starting vehicle

You may have to slightly rotate the steering wheel to assist unlocking it.  

Steering Lock Fault Service Now

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle immediately checked.  

STEERING WHEEL LOCK - VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START



WARNING   WARNING:  Always check that the steering is unlocked before attempting to move your vehicle.

 

Locking the Steering Wheel

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

  1. Shift into park (P).
  1. Turn the key to position 0.
  1. Remove the key from the ignition.
  1. Slightly rotate the steering wheel to engage the lock.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

  1. Turn the key to position 0.
  1. Remove the key from the ignition.
  1. Slightly rotate the steering wheel to engage the lock.

Unlocking the Steering Wheel

  1. Insert the key in the ignition.
  1. Turn the key to position I.

Note:   You may have to slightly rotate the steering wheel to assist unlocking it.


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