1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, andtransaxle, but does not send electrical power to anyaccessories. Use this position if your vehicle must bepushed or towed, but never try to push-start yourvehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open thedriver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is inthe ignition.RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after youstart your engine and release the switch. The switchstays in the RUN position when the engine is running.But even when the engine is not running, you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories, andto display some instrument panel warning lights.START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,release the key. The ignition switch will return to RUNfor normal driving.NOTICE:If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’tturn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, thenturn the steering wheel left and right while youturn the key hard. But turn the key only withyour hand. Using a tool to force it could breakthe key or the ignition switch. If none of thisworks, then your vehicle needs service.2-11