2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 15

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Automatic Transmissions In the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to provide antitheft protection for your vehicle. It may be difficult to turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. Move the steering wheel left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. The key can be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. Push in on the key in the ignition lock cylinder to rotate to the LOCK position. NOTE: The steering wheel will the lock when the key is removed, and the steering wheel is turned around 115 degrees from center clockwise and around 65 degrees counter-clockwise. 2 Automatic Transmissions NOTE: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the key cannot be turned to LOCK until the selector is in the PARK position. Do not attempt to pull the shift lever out of PARK after the key is in the LOCK position.