Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Notice in the Preface section.
Important: To ensure the energy-absorbing action of the steering column, it is important to use only the specified screws, bolts, and nuts, tightened to the specified torque.
The energy-absorbing column is designed to compress in a front-end collision to lessen the chance of driver injury.
In addition to the steering function, the steering column provides safety and security.
The ignition and switch housing is mounted on the column, below the tilt mechanism, allowing the ignition and steering functions to be locked to inhibit theft of the car. With the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, turn the steering wheel about 120 degrees to the right in order to lock the steering column.
The tilt steering column uses a spherical joint to allow the steering wheel to tilt up and down. This enables the driver to adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
The column levers trigger the turn signals, the headlight beams, and the windshield washer and wipers.
Ignition Key Reminder
The ignition key reminder alerts the driver that the key is still in the ignition when the driver attempts to exit the vehicle.
An internal switch in the ignition lock cylinder supplies battery voltage to the reminder chime module when all of the following conditions are true:
| • | The key is in the ignition switch. |
| • | The ignition is OFF. |
| • | The driver door is open. |
For information on the reminder chime module, refer to Audible Warnings Description and Operation .
