LOCK
(B):
Before you put the key in, your ignition
will
be
in
the
LOCK
position.
This
position locks your
ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft
deterrent feature.
OFF
(C):
This position
lets
you
turn
off
the engine but
still
turn
the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like lock. Use
OFF
if
you must have your
car
in
motion while the engine is
off.
RUN
(D):
This is the position for driving.
START
(E):
This position starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in
LOCK
and you can’t
turn
it,
be sure
it
is
all
the
way
in.
If
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
a
tool to force
it
could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If
none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
Starting Your Engine
Move
your
shift lever to
PARK
(P)
or
NEUTRAL
(N).
Your engine won’t start
in
any
other position
--
that’s a
safety feature.
To
restart when you’re already
moving,
use
NEUTRAL
(N)
only.
NOTICE:
Don’t
try
to shift to
PARK
(P)
if
your Buick
is
moving.
If
you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to
PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will
go
down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in
START
for longer than
15
seconds at
a
time
will
cause your battery to
be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
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