1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 75

Ignition Switch C I in which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It's a theft-deterrent feature. .; . =- OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transmission but doesn't send electrical power to any accessories. Turn the keyto the OFF ; ,. , position if you must have your vehicle motion whiie in the engine is off. . RUN (D): This is the position for driving. START (E): This key position starts your engine. A E Note that even if engine is not running, the positions the ACCESSORY and RUNallow you to operate your electrical accessories, such the radio and e m t i o n fan. as v ! With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, you can turn the switch tofive different positions. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all theway in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel leftand rightwhile you turn thekey hard. But turn the only with key your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this . works, then your vehicle needs service. ~ ACCESSORY (A):This position lets you use things like the radio andthe windshield wipers when the engine is off. To use the ACCESSORY position, push in the key and turnit toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked,just as it was before you inserted the key. LOCK (B): Before you put the key your ignition in, will be inthe LOCK position. This is the only position '. 2-15