Oldsmobile SILHOUETTE GTK 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to five different
positions.
A (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can
operate your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition
switch as you turn the top of the key toward you.
B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you
can remove the key. This position locks your ignition
and transaxle.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct
key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none of these works,
then your vehicle needs service.
C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition and
transaxle, but does not send power to any accessories.
Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed,
but never try to push-start your vehicle.
D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch
returns after you start your engine and release the
ignition key. This is the position for driving. Even when
the engine is not running, you can use RUN to
operate your electrical accessories and to display
some instrument panel warning lights.
E (START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch
will return to RUN for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN
are positions that allow you to operate your electrical
accessories, such as the radio.
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