1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 71

START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, releasethe key. 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 allow you to operate your electrical accessories,such as the radio. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using thecorrect key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key key Using a tool to force it could break the or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the to key LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn thekey only to OFF. Don't press thekey release button while the vehicle is moving. - - 1