1993 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 51

Ignition Switch With the ignition key the ignition switch, in you can turn the switch to five positions: Accessory: An "on" position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lock: The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition transmission. and Off Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transmission, but does not send electrical powerto any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to pushstart your vehicle.A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. Run: An "on" position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch.The switch staysin the Run .position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, can use you Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Start: Starts the engine.When the engine starts, release thekey. The ignition switch will return to Run for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are "on" positions that allowyou to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. and you can't turn it, be sure it __ a l the way in. If it is, then turn th l steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn thl key only with your hand. Using tool to force it could break the ke] or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle ne