1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 64

Retained AccessoryPower: If you have t h s option, after you turn your ignition off and even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to ten minutes. But if you open a door, power is turned off. NOTICE: Don't try toshift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is stopped. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, besure itis all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a toolto force it could break the key or the ignition switch. none of this If works, then your vehicle needs service. To start your 3.8 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. 2-15