Retained Accessory Power (Rap); Starting The Engine - Chevrolet 2010 Impala Owner's Manual

D (START): This is the position that starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR
when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in
ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is in
the ignition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 4-44 for more information.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine turned off:
•
Audio System
•
Power Windows
The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from
ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF the radio will continue to
work 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened.
The power windows will continue to work for up to
10 minutes or until any door is opened.

Starting the Engine

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral).
The engine will not start in any other position.
To restart the engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
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