2004 Dodge Neon Owner's Manual - Page 9

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. The double sided keys may be inserted into the locks with either side up. Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the shift knob push button has returned to the out position. Turn the key to the OFF position, turn to the lock position, and remove the key. 2 Ignition Key Removal Manual Transaxle Depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and remove the key. NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the key cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key clockwise slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is