What does it mean to maintain and service a steering wheel lock?

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Maintaining and servicing a steering wheel lock means: This prompt may appear due to the installation of an automatic window-closing feature when locking the car, or it could indicate that the steering wheel is locked or that there is an issue with the steering system. Here are the relevant details: Principle: The principle of an automatic steering wheel lock is that after the car is parked and the key is removed, when the steering wheel is no longer under any control, any slight movement will cause the lock inside the steering wheel to pop out, blocking or engaging the central rotating shaft of the steering wheel. At this point, the steering wheel cannot be moved until it is unlocked. Key ignition vehicles: For vehicles with key ignition, where the key position is below the steering wheel, the key controls the steering wheel lock. Insert the key, gently wiggle the steering wheel, and then turn the key to unlock it. Automatic start-stop vehicles: For vehicles with automatic start-stop, gently wiggle the steering wheel while starting the engine to unlock it. Alternatively, when the key enters the cabin, gently wiggle the steering wheel until the lock loosens to unlock it.