Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 53

Features & Controls
Ignition Switch
(CONI:)
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 instru-
ment panel warning lights.
Start: S t a r t s 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
Lever
(MANUAL TRANSAXLE)
The ignition key cannot be removed
from the ignition unless the key release
lever is used.
To Remove the Key:
Turn the key to the
Off
position. Press
the key release lever while turning the
key from Off to Lock. Keeping your
finger on the lever, pull the key straight
out.
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CAUTION
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On manual transaxle vehicles,
turning the key to Lock will
lock the steering column and result
in a loss of ability to steer the
vehicle. This could cause a
collision. If you need to turn the
engine off while the vehicle is
moving, turn the key only to
Off.
Don't move the key release lever
while the vehicle is moving.