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• Ignition off, steering unlocked – In this operating mode, the ignition circuit is inter-
rupted and the steering unlocked.
• Ignition on, steering unlocked – In this operating mode, the ignition circuit is closed
and the steering unlocked.
6.15 Immobilizer
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The electronic immobilizer secures the vehicle against unauthorized use.
The immobilizer is activated and the engine electronics are locked as soon as the ignition is
switched off via the Race-on button ( p. 34).
The Race-on indicator lamp
1
can indicate errors by flashing.
If the optional alarm system is installed, the Race-on indicator lamp
1
flashes when the
alarm system is switched on.
6.16 Race‑on key
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In this vehicle, the Race‑on key
1
performs all the functions of the conventional ignition
key.
Press the
2
button to fold out the key bit. The key bit it is only used for unlocking the
seat lock and for opening the cases (optional).
The black ignition key
3
is only intended for situations in which the Race-on key is not
available or is not functional.
The black Race-on spare key can be used to start the vehicle if the Race-on key battery
voltage is too low and the transponder is not recognized by the vehicle. The black Race-on
key can also be used to unlock the seat lock and open the cases (optional).