1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 72

OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the enginebut still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position-- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after you start your vehicle. With the engineoff, you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACC and the key is in theignition. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) your Chevrolet if damage the is moving.If you do, you could transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is stopped. I NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK 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 rightwhile youturn the key hard. But turn the key only withyour hand. Using a toolto force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none this works, then your of vehicle needs service. 2-13