1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 100

Ignition Positions Use your ignition keyto start your vehicle. The ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five different positions. NOTICE: Don't operate accessories in the ACCESSORY position for long periods of time. Prolonged operation of accessories in the ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and prevent you from starting your vehicle. C I A i E ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things the like the radio and the windshield wipers when engine is off. To get into ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key. LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission shift lever inPARK (P). It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned LOCK. to OFF (C): This position lets you turn off theengine but still turn the steering wheel. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if your vehicle is being towed). RUN (D): This is the position for driving. START (E): This starts your engine. 2-16