1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 60

Key Release Button If you have amanual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. You must press the button before you can take your key out of the ignition lock. I NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure itis all theway in. If it is, then turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. Butturn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. Delayed AccessoryBus (DAB) CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer thevehicle. This could cause a colIision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,turn the key only to OFF. Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving. With DAB, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and neither door is opened.If a door is opened, the audio system and power windows will shut off. Y 2-17