1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 76

I . , . . I Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions... OFF (C): This position lets you t r off the engine but un still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK and it doesn'f send any electrical power to the accessories. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not running. -. c I RUN (D): This is-an on position that the switch returns to after you start your engine andrelease the switch. This is theposition for driving.-Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical ' power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. A E START (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. NOTICE: ACCESSORY (A): An on position inwhich you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as youhun the topof it toward you. LOCK (B):This is the only position in which yqu can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It'sa theft-deterrent feature. If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure itis all theway in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel leftand right while you turn thekey hard. But turn the only with key your hand. Using a tool to forceit could break the key or the ignition switch. I none of this f works, then your vehicle needs service.