1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 74

OFF: The only position from which you can removethe key. Removing the key locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can't be turned to OFF unless the shift lever isin PARK (P). ACC: The position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. With the key in this position, the automatic transmission and steering column will unlock. Removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a lossof ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. I you needto turn the engine off while f the vehicle is moving, turn the key to ACC. ON: The position to which the switchreturns after you start the engine and release the switch. The switch stays running. But even in the ON position when the engine is when the engine is not running, you can useON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel messages andtelltales. 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? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force could break it the key or the ignition switch. none of this If works, then your vehicle needs service. START Starts the engine. When the enginestarts, 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 radio. the A warning tone will sound if you open thedriver's door when the ignition is in OFF or ACC and the key is in the ignition. 2-21