2005 Dodge Neon Owner 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. 2 Ignition Key Positions Vehicle Key Ignition Key Removal 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. 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 inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.