Another point on the ignition key switch itself... If you turn it to the 'run' mode and leave it there for more than a minute or two, you will NOT be able to turn it to the 'start' position without first turning the key back to the 'off' position. This is a safety feature to prevent the 'starter grinding' I sometimes hear people with newer cars do when they think the engine is off when it's already running.

Just an FYI.