1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 76

LOCK (B): Before youput the key in, your ignition START (E): This key position starts your engine. When the will be in LOCK. With a steering column shift lever, this engine starts,release the key. The ignition switch will returnto RUN for driving. position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. With the console shift lever,this position if Note that even the engine is not running, locks your ignition and steering wheel. It's a ACCESSORY and RUNare positions that allow you to theft-deterrent feature. operate your electrical accessories, such the radio. as OFF' (C): This position lets you turnoff the engine but still turn the steering wheel. doesn't lock the steering It wheel like LOCK. UseOFF if you must have your car in motion whilethe engine is off. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your engine and release switch. The switch the stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even when theengine is not running, you use RUN to can operate your electrical power accessories. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can't turn it, be sure are using the correctkey; if you so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-15