The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).You can insert orremove the key only in this position.To turn the key, you must push thekey in slightly. If your vehicle has anautomatic transmission, the shiftlever must also be in Park.If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may make it difficultto turn the key. Firmly turn thesteering wheel to the left or right asyou turn the key.You canoperate the audio system and theaccessory power sockets in thisposition.This is the normal keyposition when driving. Several of theindicators on the instrument panelcome on as a test when you turn theignition switch from theACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)position.You will hear a reminder beeper ifyou leave the key in the ignitionswitch in the LOCK (0) or theACCESSORY (I) position and openthe driver’s door. Remove the key toturn off the beeper.If your vehicle has an automatictransmission, the shift lever must bein Park before you can remove thekey from the ignition switch.Use this positiononly to start the engine. The switchreturns to the ON (II) position whenyou let go of the key.LOCK (0)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)Ignition Switch Instruments and Controls95Removing the key from theignition switch while drivinglocks the steering. This cancause you to lose control of thevehicle.Remove the key from theignition switch only whenparked.
