1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Ignition PositionsThe key with the black plastic head operates theignition lock.AWith the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turnthe switch to five different positions:ACCESSORY (A): This is an on position in which youcan operate your electrical power accessories. Press theignition kev in as you turn the top of it toward you.CELOCK (B): This is the only position in whichyou can remove the key. This position locks yourignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s atheft-deterrent feature.OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the enginebut still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock thesteering wheel like LOCK and it doesn’t send anyelectrical power to the accessories. Use OFF if youmust have your vehicle in motion while the engine isnot running.RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returnsto after you start your engine and release the switch.This is the position for driving. Even when the engineis not running, you can use RUN to operate yourelectrical power accessories and to display someinstrument panel warning lights.START (E): This position starts your engine. When theengine starts, release the key. The ignition switch willreturn to RUN for normal driving.2-19