1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 70

START Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in OFF and you can't turn it, be sure you are using the correctkey; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel leftand right while youturn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. A warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition. I A CAUTION: Removing the key from the ignition switchwill lock the steering columnand result in a loss of ability tosteer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,turn the key to ACC. Retained Accessory Power(RAP) With RAP, your power windows and the audio system will continue towork for up to15 minutes after the ignition key is turnedto OFT and neither door is opened. If a door is opened, the audio system and power windows will shut off. 2-21