1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 52

when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. With the ignition key the ignition switch, in you can turn the switch five positions: Run: An "on" position to which the to switch returns after you start your Accessory: An " ~ n " position in which engine and release the switch. The you can operate someof your electrical switch stays in the Run position when power accessories. Press in the ignition the engine is running. But even when you of switch as turn the top it toward you. the engine is not running, you can use Lock: The only positionin which you Run to operate your electrical power can remove the key. This locks your accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. steering wheel, ignition and transaxle (on automatic models). Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition switch willreturn to Run for ignition, and transaxle (on automatic normal driving. models), but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this Note that even if the engine is not position if your vehicle must be pushed running, the positions Accessory and or towed, but never try to push-start Run are "on" positions that allow you your vehicle. A warning chime will to operate some of your electrical sound if you open the driver's door accessories, such as the radio. lgnition Switch Key ReleaseButton (MANML TRANSAXLE) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition unlessthe key release button is used. To Remove the Key: Turn the key to the Lock position while pressing the key release button in. Keeping your finger onthe button, pull the key straight out. 51 ...