1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 71

OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not sendelectrical power to anyaccessories. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical power. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed towed, but never try to or push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you openthe driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. RUN (D): This is an on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running. But 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. START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN fornormal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUNare on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. ~ On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK will lock the steering column and resultin a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn theengine off while the vehicle ismoving, turn thekey only to OFF. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle ismoving. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and can't you turn it, be sure are using the correctkey; if you so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to force it couldbreak thekey or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.