1993 Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual - Page 47

Features & Controls Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical powerto any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never tryto pushstart your vehicle.A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition isoff and the key is in the ignition. Run: An c c ~ n 7 ' position to which the switch returns after youstart your engine and release switch. The the switch stays in Run position when the the engine is running. But even when the engine isnot running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display someinstrument panel warning lights. NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it will perform better in thelong run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow -for the first 500 miles (804 lun). Don't make fullthrottle starts. Avoid makinghard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km)or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new liningscan mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in"guideline every time you get new brake linings. U Ijyzition Switch With the ignition key in theignition switch, you can turn theswitch to five positions: Accessory: An "on)'position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in theignition switck of as you turn the top it toward you. Lock The only positionin which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and transaxle.