Steering Lock

4808 - Steering Lock

The steering wheel lock has been changed from mechanical to electric locking. It is a component in the networked immobilizer system and offers increased anti-theft protection. It has also increased convenience since the electric steering wheel lock detects whether the steering cable is strained when the wheel is locked. When the ignition key is turned in the lock, the strain is detected and reported to the driver via a text message ("Unlock steering") in the display in the instrument cluster. The driver can then respond by turning the steering wheel slightly to release the strain. This prevents the ignition key "sticking" when turned in the lock with locked steering.