1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 87

LOCK @I: This isthe only position from which YOU can remove the key. This position locks YOU igition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets YOU turn ofif the engine but still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock thesteering wrlhee1like LOCK and it doesn't send m y electrical power to the accessories. The instrument panel cluster will remain powered in OFF to illarminate the gear s W t indicator. The cluster will also activate the parking brake fight when the parking brake set. Use OW if you must is have your vehicle in motion while the engine is not mnanaing. RUN (D): This is the position that the switch returns to after you start YSUP engine and release the switch. This is &e p ~ s i s i ~ n driving. Even when the engine is not for running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories anad t~ display some instrument panel w d n g lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignitionswitch will return to RUN for ~ a ~ r r r ndriving. al Retained Acces§ory Power After you turn the ignition off md even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio, astroroof a d power windowsfor up to 10 minutes. Power is shut off if you open a door. 2-21