1996 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 76

your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. C OFF (C): 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 haveyour vehicle pushed or towed. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after off, you start your vehicle. With the engine you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights. A E START (E): This position starts yourengine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC,and the key is in the ignition...- - _- - With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to fivepositions. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile 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. ACC (A): This position lets you use the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use ACC (Accessory), push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked. LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition switch, the switch is in LOCK. It's also the only position in which you can remove yourkey. This position locks