Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 69

Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
The key cannot be removed from the ignition unless the
key release button is used.
To remove the key, turn the key to the OFF position.
While pressing the key release button, tufn the key to
the LOCK position. Pull the key straight out.
Starting Your Engine
Engines stast differently.
The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or
number for your engine. You will find the VIN at the top
left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle
Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper
steps to start the engine.
Automatic transaxle
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
Pontiac is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual transaxle
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won't
stat? if the
clutch pedal
is
not
all
the way
down -- that's a safety feature.
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