1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 74

OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position your vehicle must be if pushed or towed, but never to push-start your try vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's doorwhen the ignition is turned toOFF and the key is in the ignition. NOTICE: RUN (D): An on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release key. The ignition switch will the return to RUN normal driving. for If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in?itIf then turn the is, steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Key Reminder Warning If you leave your key in the ignition, in OFF the position, you will hear a warning tone when you open the driver's door. Note that even the engine is not running, the positions if ACCESSORY and RUNare on positions that allow you Retained Accessory Power(If Equipped) to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.If you have this option, after you turn your ignition to OFF and even remove the key, you will still have electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windows for up to10 minutes. But if you open a door, power is turned off. 2-18