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Question posted by lanmo on March 27th, 2014

Shifting Lever In Park Ignition Key Will Not Turn

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Owner Manual - Page 14

Place the shift lever in a safe place. Turn the ignition switch to order duplicate keys. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. These numbers can be used to the ACC (Accessory) position. 3. Vehicle Key Ignition Key Removal 1. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position. 4. Ask your vehicle locks. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING...
Owner Manual - Page 15

... that this occurs, place the shift lever in the ignition switch cylinder. Ignition Switch Positions 1 - If this safety feature is inoperable. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then...
Owner Manual - Page 16

.... Refer to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in hot weather. Children ...will not function. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is an invitation to remove the key. A child or others could operate power ...
Owner Manual - Page 28

... closed • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with a screw, • Shift lever in PARK reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter may...
Owner Manual - Page 32

... door lock switch is an invitation to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in a vehicle unattended is open. Press this switch to remove the key. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING...
Owner Manual - Page 152

... the first detent The high beam lights will sound to turn on the multifunction lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn signal is on ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off , and the shift lever is opened. Headlight Control If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction...
Owner Manual - Page 200

... with the charging when the ignition is required, refer to ON/RUN and remain on , it means that the your vehicle will usually be drivable; key when the vehicle has completely stopped...while the engine is first turned to "Jump Starting Procedures" in the ON/RUN 3. If briefly as possible. If a remaining in the PARK position. Charging System Light shift lever is required and you of...
Owner Manual - Page 297

... not turn the key. (Continued) A child could be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. 5 • If the key will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and remove the key fob from the ignition. WARNING...
Owner Manual - Page 298

... fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it will disengage automatically in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before shifting out of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. If Equipped The shift lever must press the brake pedal before you...
Owner Manual - Page 303

...) • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into PARK, and remove the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle,...unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in a vehicle unattended is firmly pressing the brake...
Owner Manual - Page 304

... Shift Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position unless the brakes are made using the AutoStick௡ shift control (refer to "AutoStick௡" in this section). Shifting from the ignition when the ignition is in others, manual shifts are applied. The key fob can be turned to "Brake/Transmission Shift To drive, move the shift lever out of predefined the PARK...
Owner Manual - Page 307

... a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and remove the key fob from the LOCK/OFF position to the shift lever could injure those in the PARK position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and remove the ignition key. Otherwise, damage to the ON...
Owner Manual - Page 308

... vehicle and have engaged the shift lever into PARK, move out of PARK. REVERSE This range is fully seated. These are unsafe practices that the shift lever will not move the shift lever all the transmission into PARK if you have a collision. NEUTRAL The following indicators should be started in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill...
Owner Manual - Page 324

... key fob from the curb on an uphill grade. failure to do so can lead to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever...
Owner Manual - Page 337

... Indicator Light" will sound when the shift lever is off. ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light To turn ESC on the moved out of the PARK position. a speed of operation. With... will come on NOTE: The "ESC OFF" message will display and an when the ignition switch is turned to provide the mode is deactivated at speeds above . "ESC Off" driving however, ESC...
Owner Manual - Page 395

... or changing the wheel. 2. or REVERSE (manual transmission). Turn OFF the ignition. Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. 5. WARNING! Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) in the cargo area. WHAT TO...
Owner Manual - Page 412

...the vehicle. approved method of the PARK position for instruc- DO NOT flat... on shifting the automatic transmission out of towing without the ignition key is If...ignition in "What To Do In Emergencies" for towing. Failure to use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) while being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be taken when the vehicle is discharged, see "Shift Lever...
User Guide - Page 10

... time shuts the engine off . Do not leave the key in the ignition and turn the panic alarm off . GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the... UNLOCK button. Refer to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. x • To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition. A child or others could operate...
User Guide - Page 71

...of a problem with the transmission in the PARK position; Air Bag Warning Light • If the light is not on during starting , stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced... during starting , stays on, or turns on , you do not operate the vehicle. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is temporarily disabled due to drive normally...
User Guide - Page 74

...Set the parking brake. 4. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Place the shift lever in the... Owner's Manual on the ground. 72 For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left one turn while the wheel is being jacked. Turn OFF the ignition....

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