Locking Doors With A Key; Key-In-Ignition Reminder; Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped; To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel - Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner's Manual

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Manual Transaxle — If Equipped
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the
key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK
position, and remove the key.

Locking Doors with a Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the
key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to "Body
Lubrication" in the "Maintenance Procedures" section of
this manual.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE: With the driver's door open, and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) will not function.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with-
out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved no
more than one—half turn in either direction and the key
is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock.

To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel

To manually lock the steering wheel, with the engine
running, turn the steering wheel upside down, turn off
the engine and remove the key. Turn the steering wheel
slightly in either direction until the lock engages.