1995 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 70

LOCK (B): Before you put thekey in, your ignition will be in the LOCK position. This position locks your ignition, steeringwheel and transaxle. It's a theft deterrent feature. 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. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like lock.Use OFF if you must have your car in off. motion while the engine is RUN (D): This is the position for driving. START (E): This position starts your engine. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) your Buick is if moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the enginestarts, let go of the key. The idlespeed will go down as your engine getswarm. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn key only with the your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained muchsooner. Andthe excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2-14