1993 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 57

Features & Controls Run: An "on" position to which the Retained Accessory Power:If you have start your switch returns after you the optional Remote Lock Control, after engine and release the switch. The you turn your ignition off and even switch staysin the Run position when remove the key, you willstill have Ignition Switch the engine is running. But even when electrical power to such accessories as With the ignition key in the ignition switch, the you can turn the switch to five positions: engine is not running, you can use the radio, power windows and trunk Run to operate your electrical power release for up to10 minutes. But if you Accessory: An "on" position in which accessories, and to display some instru- open a door, power shut off. is you can operate your electrical power ment panel warning lights. accessories. Press in the ignition switch Start: Starts the engine. When the of as you turn the top it toward you. engine starts, ,release the The key. Lock: The only position in which you ignition switch will return to Run for can remove the key. This locks your normal driving. steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. Note that even if the engine is not Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, running, the positionsAccessory and ignition, and transaxle, but does not Run are "on" positions that allow you send electrical power to any accessories. to operate your electrical accessories, Use this position if your vehicle must be such as the radio. pushed or towed, but never try to pushstart your vehicle. A warning chime will Key Reminder Warning: If you leave your key in the ignition, in sound if you open the driver's door when the ignitionis off and the keyis in the Off position, you will hear a warning tone when you open the driver's door. the ignition.