1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 79

Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which can you remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can'tbe turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). A i OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is E off and the key is in the ignition. With the ignition key in the ignition, can turn the you switch to five positions. ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories.Push in the ignition switch as you turnit toward you. RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. switch The stays in RUN when theengine is running. But even when the engineis not running,you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. START (E): Starts the engine. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. The ignition will return RUN for to normal driving. 2-24