2006 Infiniti Q45 Owner's Manual - Page 209

If the selector lever is not returned to P (Park), the key cannot be moved toward LOCK. When the key cannot be turned toward the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key: 1. Move the selector lever into the P (Park) position. 2. Turn the ignition key slightly in the ON direction. 3. Turn the key toward the LOCK position. SSD0216C To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left. Emergency release steering lock When the battery is discharged, the steering lock may not be released. Proceed as follows to release the steering lock. 1. Remove the emergency key from the electronic ignition key. See "How to use the emergency key" in the "3. Predriving checks and adjustments" section. 2. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the emergency key deeply and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left. 4. Remove the key. If the key is removed from the ignition switch, the select lever cannot be moved from P (Park). The selector lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. There is an OFF position A in between LOCK and ACC, although it does not show on the lock cylinder. When the ignition is in the OFF position the steering wheel is not locked. In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/6 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft steering lock device. The key can only be removed when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and removed until the selector lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the selector lever is in the P (Park) position. KEY POSITIONS LOCK Normal parking position (0) OFF (1) The engine can be turned off without locking the steering wheel. The ignition lock is designed so that the key cannot be turned to LOCK and re- Starting and driving 5-7