Starting Your Engine - Oldsmobile 1995 88 Owner's Manual

Key Reminder Warning: If you leave your key in the
ignition, in the off position, you will hear a warning
chime when you open the driver's door.
Retained Accessory Power: If you have the optional
remote lock control, after you turn your ignition off and
even remove the key, you will still have electrical power
to such accessories as the radio and power windows for
up to 10 minutes. When you open a door, power is
turned off.
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.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
--
that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle is stopped.
To start your 3.8 Liter engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.