1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 86

Ignition Positions The key with the black plastic head operates the ignition lock. LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you can removethe key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn the engine off C but still turn the steering wheel.doesn't lock the It steering wheellike LOCK and it doesn't send any electrical power to the accessories. Use if you OFF must have your vehicle motion while the engine is in not running. RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to afteryou start your engine and release the switch. This is the position for driving. Even when engine the is not running, you can use RUN to operate your A E electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, release key. The ignition switch will the With the ignition key in ignition switch, you can turn return to RUNfor normal driving. the the switch to five different positions: ACCESSORY (A):This is an on position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press the ignition kev in as you turn top of it toward you. the 2-19