Key Release Button - Pontiac 1994 Grand Am Owner's Manual

LOCK
ACCESSORY
I
Ignition Switch-
Vith the ignition key in the ignition
witch, you can turn the switch 'to five
ositions:
,CCESSORE An "on" position in
lhich you can operate some of your
lectrical power accessories. Press in the
;nition switch as you turn the top of
it
)ward you.
,OCK:
The only position in which you
! n remove the key. This locks your
:cering
wheel, ignition and transaxle
~n
automatic models).
IFF: Unlocks the steering wheel,
;nition, and transaxle (on' automatic
todels), 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.
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 i o operate
your electrical power accessories, and to
display
some
instrument panel warning
lights.
START: Starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to
RUN
for normal
driving.
Note that even if the engine is not
running, 'the positions ACCESSORY and
RUN are "on" positions that allow you to
operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio.
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Key Release Button
'MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
The ignition key cannot be removed from
he ignition unless.the key release button
s used.
ro Remwe the Key:
rum the key to the OFF position. Press
he key release button while turning the
L e y from OFF to LOCK. Keeping your
inger on the button, pull the key straight
)Ut.
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