2005 Dodge Stratus Owner's Manual - Page 11
2005 Dodge Stratus Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. 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. Ignition Key Removal 2 Ignition Key Positions Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has returned to the out position. Turn the key 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 may trap the key in the