Ignition Key Positions - Buick 1995 Century Owner's Manual

Ignition Key Positions
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
(A) Accessory: An ON position in which you can
operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the
ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you.
(B) Lock: The only position in which you can remove the
key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.
(C) Off Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and
transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any
accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your
vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the
driver's door when the ignition is
off
and the key
is
in
the ignition.
(D) Run: An ON
position to which the switch returns
after
you
start your engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in the
RUN
position when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not running, you
can use RUN to operate your electrical power
accessories, and
to
display some instrument panel
warning lights.
(E) Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN
for normal driving.
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NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If 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.