1997 Ford F350 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70

Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the driver's door while the key is in the ignition and in the OFF, LOCK, or ACCESSORY position. Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition. 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. The lever says PUSH. Key release lever 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. 69