1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 77

Key Release Button On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle moving, turn the only is key to OFT. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving. The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key key Using a tool to force it could break the or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to OFF. Then turn the key to LOCK while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. Retained Accessory Power Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) featurewhich will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. 2-13