1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 79

LOCK (B):This is.the only position in which you can This position locks your ignition, remove the key. a stee'ring wheel and transaxle. It's theft-deterrent feature. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck inLOCK and you'can't turn it, be sure it is all theway in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn thekey hard. But turn the only with key your hand. Using a tool to force it could break. the key or theignition switch. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. - = . *. OFF' (C): This position letsyou turn off the engine but still turnthe steering wheel. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like LOCK and it, doesn't send any electrical power tothe accessories. UseOFF if you must have is your vehiclein motion while the engine not running. i RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to afteryou start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for driving. Even when engine is the not running,you can us.e RUN to operateyour electrical some power accessories and to display instrument panel warning lights. -'START(E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the The ignition switch will key. return toRUN for normal dnving. Retained Accessory Power After you turn your ignition to-OFFand remove the key, to for about 10 minutes, you will have electrical power such accessories the radio, power windows as and astroroof (if equipped). If you open a door, the retained off. accessory power is shut