1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 70
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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START (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY andRUN are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using the correctkey; if so, is itall the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while turn the you key hard. But turn thekey only with your hand. could break thekey or the Using a tool to force it ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision, If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn thekey only to OFF. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle ismoving. 2-15