1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 60

Features & Controls warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when theignition is off and thekey is in the ignition. Run: An "on" position to which the switch returns after youstart your engine and release the switch. The switch staysin theRun position when the engine isrunning. But even when the engine isnot running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return toRun for normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions Accessory and Run are "on" positions that allow you to operate some of your electrical accessories, such as theradio. Key Release Button (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) NOTICE: If your key seems stuck Lock and in you can't turn it, be sure it is allthe way in. If it is, then turn thesteering wheel to the left and right while you turn thekey. Butturn the key only with yourhand. Using a tool to force it could breakthe key or the ignition switch. If none of this works,then your vehicle needs service. The ignition keycannot be removed from the ignition unlessthe key release button is used. To Remove the Key: Turn the key to theOff position. While pressing the key release button in, turn the key to theLock position. Pull the key straight out. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine.You will findthe VIN at the top of your instrument panel. left (See Vehicle Identification Number in