1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 68

Ignition Switch OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. Use this position your vehicle must if be pushedor towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is and the key is in off the ignition. RUN (D): An on positionto which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is A E running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN the switch to five positions. for normal driving. ACCESSORY (A): An on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you to ignition switch as you turn top of it toward you. the operate your electrical accessories, such the radio. as LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove thekey. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. 2-10