Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 71)

OFF

(C): This position 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 power. Use this position if your

vehicle must be pushed

towed, but never try to

push-start your vehicle.

warning chime will sound if

you open the driver’s door when the ignition is off and

the key

in the ignition.

RUN

(D):

This is 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 is

not

running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical

power accessories, and to display some instrument panel

warning lights.

START

(E):

This position starts the engine. When the

engine starts, release the

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

the radio.

On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to

LOCK will lock the steering column and result in

loss

of ability to steer the vehicle. This could

cause

collision.

you need to turn the engine

off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only

OFF.

Don’t press the key release button while

the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE:

your key seems stuck in LOCK and

you

can’t

turn it, be sure

you

are using the correct key;

so,

is it

all

the way in?

it is, then turn the

steering wheel left and right while you turn the

key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.

Using

tool to force it could break the key

the

ignition switch.

none of this works, then your

~ vehicle needs service.

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