System for starting up an engine-driven motor vehicle has an accepting device for taking an ID transmitter designed as an electronic key without a key bit fitting close to a gear lever and a button operating element on the gear lever top

摘要

An accepting device (1) for taking an ID transmitter (3) designed as an electronic key without a key bit fits close to a gear lever (2). A button operating element (4) fits on the topside of the gear lever. After inserting the ID transmitter into the accepting device and activating the button operating element, authority is granted. If the ID transmitter is identified as valid, the steering wheel (8) locking mechanism is deactivated.