1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 71

Ignition Key Positions I n 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 doorwhen the ignitionis off and the key is in the ignition. (D) Run: An ON position to which the switch returns after you start your engineand release the switch. The switch staysin the RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engineis not running, you can useRUN to operateyour electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. (E) Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release thekey. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. With the ignitionkey in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions: (A) Accessory: An ON position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Pressin the ignition switch asyou turn the top of it toward you. I NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure itis all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel leftand 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. (B) Lock: The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. (C) Off Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition,and transaxle, butdoes not send electrical power to any