Ford 1997 Aspire Manual page 47

Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The ignition has four positions. They are: LOCK,
ACC, ON, and START.
Ignition lock cylinder (manual transaxle)
Ignition lock cylinder (automatic transaxle)
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).
LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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