Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 90)

OFF

(C):

This position unlocks the steering wheel,

ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical

power to any accessories. The instrument cluster and the

automatic transaxle gear shift indicator have electrical

power while in

OFF.

Use this position if your 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

position to which the switch returns

after you start your engine and release the switch. The

switch stays in

RUN

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 as the radio.

On manual transaxle vehicles, turning the key to

LOCK

will lock the steering column and result in

a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could

cause a collision.

you need

turn the engine

off while the vehicle

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; if

so,

all

the way in?

is,

then turn the

steering wheel left and right while you turn the

key hard. But turn the key only

with

your hand.

Using a tool to force it could break the key or the

ignition switch.

none

this works, then your

vehicle needs service.

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