In a message dated 98-06-10 13:19:43 EDT, Kim@AOL.COM writes:

<<
 Now here is a curious thing. In my Syncro, the third switch position is
 occupied by a "cutoff" switch (which kills power to the engine.) I don't know
 what the advantage of this is, or why it is there. It appears to be a stock
 item. I don't see the need for it, and would prefer to remove it and replace
 it with a fog light switch...
  >>

Perhaps as a theft deterent??