What does it mean when the vehicle is not powered off?

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CaliAnn
07/29/25 4:52pm
Vehicle not powered off means the car's electrical system has not been completely shut down. More relevant information is as follows: Reasons and solutions for the vehicle not being powered off: The reason the car dashboard shows the vehicle is not powered off is that the car key is still inserted in the ignition when you exit the vehicle. The key is still in the ignition and power is on, so when you unbuckle the seatbelt and open the driver's door, this message will appear. After removing the key and locking the car, the message will no longer appear. Precautions: To fully power off the vehicle, you must be in P (Park) gear. If you are in N (Neutral) gear, the vehicle is not fully powered off, so you cannot lock the car. If this happens, shift to P gear, power on, and then power off again to resolve the issue.
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