Pontiac 1998 Sunfire Owner's Manual page 84

On
manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to
LOCK will lock the steering column and result in
a loss of ability tu steer the vehicle. This could
cause a collision. 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 vehicle is moving.
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NOTICE:
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? I f it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But
turn
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 your
vehicle needs service.
Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
The
ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition
unless the key release
button is used.
To remove the key, turn
the
key to OFF. While pressing
the key release button, turn the key to LOCK. Pull the
key straight out.