1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 95

Ignition Positions With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five positions. 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 i f y ~ ~ r 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): This is an on position to which the switch returns after you start your engine release the and switch. The switch stays in th'e RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use the RUN position to operate your electrical power accessories, and todisplay some instrument panel warning lights. 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. START (E): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to the RUN position for normaldriving. Note that even if the engine is not running, the positions ACCESSORY and RUN are onpositions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. 2-23