Starting Your Engine - Oldsmobile 1997 Aurora Owner's Manual

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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? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none
of
this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the ignition, with the engine off,
you will hear a warning chime when you open the
driver's door.
Retained Accessory Power
After you turn your ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have electrical power
to
such accessories as the
radio, power windows, and sunroof (if equipped) for up
to 10 minutes. But if you open a door, power is shut off.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever
tu
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.
I
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Aurora is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Starting Your 4.0L Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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