At issue is a worn part in the ignition system that can allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being shifted into Park.

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In severe cold, below -15C, before you turn the ignition key flash your main beams - this takes a bit of battery power and thaws it a bit inside.

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That led to an ignition failure when the key was turned and had the potential to set the system catching fire, according to the Hartford Examiner.

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Put the key in the ignition and get your career in gear with social web engagement.

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He opens the door for me, goes around and gets in, settles himself and turns the key in the ignition, then turns it off.

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Another technique, Stuber said, for a child inside the car, is to place an object in the ignition cylinder, where the key goes in.

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You put it in the ignition, you knew where it was, you put the key in your pocketbook, and life went on.

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Cadillac superserves drivers in a hurry with its optional Easy Key system, enabling passive vehicle and trunk entry and keyless ignition via a personalized keyless fob.

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