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What are the positions of the ignition keys?

What are the positions of the ignition keys?

Here’s an overview of each ignition position: Lock: This is the off position. Accessory: In accessory mode, you can listen to the radio, as well as use some other electronics. On: This turns on all of your electronics. Start: Turn the key to this position to crank the engine.

When do you let go of the ignition switch?

The key cannot be removed. The key will also default to this position after you crank the engine. Start: Turn the key to this position to crank the engine. Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts. Holding the key in start after the engine is running can damage the starter. Was this answer helpful? Thank you for your feedback!

What’s the second position on the ignition switch?

To turn the engine off, stop your vehicle and shift into park, then turn your key in the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position by turning counterclockwise, or closest to you. The second position is the ACC/ACCESSORY position, which allows you to use your radio, windshield wipers,…

What does the D position on the Ignition Do?

D (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for normal driving. A warning tone sounds when the driver door is opened if the ignition is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.

Here’s an overview of each ignition position: Lock: This is the off position. Accessory: In accessory mode, you can listen to the radio, as well as use some other electronics. On: This turns on all of your electronics. Start: Turn the key to this position to crank the engine.

The key cannot be removed. The key will also default to this position after you crank the engine. Start: Turn the key to this position to crank the engine. Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts. Holding the key in start after the engine is running can damage the starter. Was this answer helpful? Thank you for your feedback!

D (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for normal driving. A warning tone sounds when the driver door is opened if the ignition is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition.

To turn the engine off, stop your vehicle and shift into park, then turn your key in the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position by turning counterclockwise, or closest to you. The second position is the ACC/ACCESSORY position, which allows you to use your radio, windshield wipers,…

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