1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 72

OFF: This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like "Lock."Use "Off' if you must have your car in motion while theengine is off. Starting Your Engine Move your shift leverto " P ' (Park) or "N" (Neutral). Your engine won't start inany other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use "N" (Neutral) only. RUN: This is the position for driving. START: This position starts your engine. I NOTICE: T your I Key seems stuck In "Lock" and youcanturn it, be sureit is all way in. If it is, thenturn the the steering wheel and right while you turn left the key hard.But turn the keyonly with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none your vehicle needs service ... n't try to shift to "P" (Park) if your Buick is Id damage the ving. If you do, nsaxle. Shift to " rk) only when you - 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle's computer systems, you don't. 2. Turn your ignition keyto "Start." When theengine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 3. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. 70