1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 76

LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition LOCK. It's also the only switch, the switch is in position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be try pushed or towed, but never to push-start your you vehicle. A warning chime will sound if open the driver's door when the ignitionoff and the key is in is the ignition. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock steering column and result the in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. you need to turn the engine If off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving. RUN @): This positionis where the key returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine running. is But even when the engine not running, you can use is RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the The ignition switchwill key. return toRUN for normal driving. Note that even if the enginenot running, the positions is ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in turn it, be sure you are using thecorrect key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while youturn the key hard. Butturn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the If ignition switch. none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-15