1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 72

Key Release Button Starting Your Engine The key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. ac Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't startin any other position -- that's a safety feature.To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. 9.- I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you couId damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the OFF position. Then turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing the key release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull i t straight out. 2-15