1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 64

OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. In the OFF position, the instrument cluster and the automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical p w w . use $hiisp r irm yl;w vchick mas as-i if 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 isin the ignition. A CAUTION: On RXlnlral trXW3Xk W!&&2& tUr!3iw the key tQ 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. 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 isnot running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn thekey hard. But turn the only with key could break your hand. Using a tool to force it the key or the ignition switch. If none ef this works, then yourvehicle needs service. START (E): Starts the engine. When engine starts, the release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving. Note that evenif the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are on positions that allow youto operate yum electrical accessories,such as the radio. 2-11