1996 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 45
1996 Ford Ranger Manual
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Starting Your Ranger Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will vary, depending on the type of gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the floor or console. If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever which allows you to remove your key from the ignition. The key release lever is on the upper right of the steering column, just above the key lock cylinder. If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the column: 1. Put the gearshift in P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from the service brake. (This will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you park on a grade.) 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key. If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the floor: 1. Put the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 3. Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from the service brake. 4. Push and hold in the key release button. 5. Turn the key to LOCK. 6. Remove the key. 43