1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 90

ACC (ACCESSORY) (B): In this position, you can operate some of your electrical power accessories (such as the radio, but notthe ventilation fan). It unlocks the steering wheel andignition. To move the key from ACC to LOCK, push in the key and then turn to LOCK. it ON (C): The switch returns to this position after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the ON position when theengine is running. But even when the ignition is not running, you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories (including the ventilation fan) and to displaysome warning and indicator lights. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning thekey to LOCK and removing itwill lock the steering column and result in loss of ability to steer the a vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine while the vehicle is moving, off turn thekey only to ACC. Don't push the in key while the vehicle is moving. START (D): This position 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 some of your electrical accessories. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck LOCK and you can't in 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 left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to force it could break the or the key ignition switch. If none this works, then your of vehicle needs service. A warning tone will sound if you open thedriver's door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and the key is in the ignition. 2-12