Electric Steering Column Lock (Where Fitted)

The electric steering column lock is attached to the underside of the column jacket assembly. The lock engages with a locking sleeve on the shaft of the upper column to lock the steering. A tolerance ring is installed between the locking sleeve and the spindle of the upper column. The tolerance ring allows the spindle to turn in the locking sleeve if a high torque is applied to the steering wheel when the lock is engaged. This prevents the locking bolt from being sheared by someone forcibly turning the steering wheel while the steering lock is engaged, while still effectively locking the steering. Engagement and disengagement of the electric steering column lock is controlled by the passive anti-theft system.

For additional information, refer to: ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE

In markets where an electric steering column lock is not fitted, a dummy lock is installed to provide a forward attachment point for the steering column lower cowl, and the electric steering column lock is disabled in the car configuration files.