There must be some mechanism that stops the ignition key returning to position 0. It is mentioned in the User Manual that the transmission must be put in 'P' before the key is removed - but I'm not sure if that is an instruction or a warning!
My problem is that the key fails to turn back to position 0 and release the key, which is rather annoying when you have just arrived at the shops! It seems to be more of a problem if I have not used the car for a few days and I didn't bother to plug the C-Tek charger into the mains, but that may just be coincidence.
I can't see anything on the circuit diagram that shows a solenoid-operated lock on the ignition barrel, but something must do it. As long as the car is fully charged it doesn't seem to be a problem at all, the lock just whizzes back and the key pops out - other times I can struggle for 10 minutes before I trick it into letting go.
Anyone got any idea how this system works?