Steering Column Lock System Overview: Notes

The steering column lock deters vehicle theft by locking the steering column and preventing the steering wheel from being used to turn the front wheels.

The steering column lock is used to deter vehicle theft by electronically locking the steering column. This prevents the steering wheel from being rotated to turn the front wheels.

The steering column unlocks when:

• the START/STOP button is pressed and a valid programmed passive key is detected.

The steering column locks after:

• the ignition is turned off and 45 seconds have elapsed since the delayed accessory feature has turned off.
• 45 seconds have elapsed since the remote feature turns off the vehicle.