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Question posted by Tokui7 on October 25th, 2012

I Cannot Turn Off The Car! The Key Is Locked In The Ignition And Will Not Turn.

The car is in park but the key will not turn off. No slack, locked in place!

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Answer #1: Posted by mikeyhourigan1 on October 26th, 2012 9:35 PM

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Take of the rubber cove under the steering column. Then ftake your finger and reach up the and search fora small squishy button. Press the button then turn the key and it will come out. Then go maunually open the trunk lrave it open until the trunk light comes on and close it. Now go put the key in and turn it halfway until all the rings and gauges set then start the car.

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Owner's Manual - Page 87

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Owner's Manual - Page 90

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Owner's Manual - Page 91

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Owner's Manual - Page 97

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Owner's Manual - Page 99

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Owner's Manual - Page 100

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Owner's Manual - Page 101

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Owner's Manual - Page 102

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Owner's Manual - Page 103

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Owner's Manual - Page 104

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Owner's Manual - Page 112

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Owner's Manual - Page 114

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Owner's Manual - Page 232

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Owner's Manual - Page 291

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Owner's Manual - Page 326

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Owner's Manual - Page 327

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Owner's Manual - Page 391

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Owner's Manual - Page 394

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