1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 87

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to fivepositions. LOCK (B): This is the only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. C OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start 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 (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 the RUN position to operate yourelectrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, releasethe key. The ignition switch will return to the RUN position for normal driving. A E ACCESSORY (A): 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.