Notice:
If your key seems stuck
in
LOCK
and you
can’t
turn
it,
be sure you are using the correct key; if
so,
is
it
all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force
it
could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none of these works,
then your vehicle needs service.
C
(RUN):
This is the position for driving.
D
(START): This position starts your engine.
Retained
Accessory
Power (RAP)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain
features on your vehicle to continue to work up to
10
minutes after the ignition key is turned to
OFF.
Your radio, power windows, sunroof (if equipped), and
Onstar@ System
(if
equipped) will work when the ignition
key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is
turned from RUN to LOCK, these features will continue
to work for up to
10
minutes or until a door is opened.
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
vehicle
is
moving.
If
you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
1.
With your foot
off
the accelerator pedal, turn the
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. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn’t start within
10
seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you
hold the ignition key in START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and let up
on
the accelerator
pedal. Wait about
15
seconds between each try.
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