Retained Accessory Power (Rap); Starting The Engine - Chevrolet 2008 Colorado Owner's Manual

Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an
easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the key
in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chime will sound,
when you open the driver's door. Always remember to
remove your key from the ignition and take it with you.
This will lock your ignition and transmission. Also, always
remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the
ignition while your vehicle is parked. You may not be
able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for
an extended period of time.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
20 minutes after the engine is turned off:
•
Audio System
•
Wipers
•
Power Windows
These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from
ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, power to these features
continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a
door is opened.

Starting the Engine

Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
The engine will not start in any other position -- this
is a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Do not 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.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in neutral position and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down
to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle will
not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down.
That is a safety feature.
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