Starting The Engine; Stop/Start System - Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Captiva Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast LHD-
14860584) - 2021 - CRC - 5/18/20
120 Driving and Operating
identify the electronic code. Therefore, the
engine cannot start and the immobilizer
system indicator will be flashing.
If equipped, a mechanical lock on the
steering wheel will better protect against
theft.

Starting the Engine

Before starting the engine:
Ensure that no barriers exist around the
vehicle.
Ensure that all windows and doors are
clean and transparent.
Check whether the tire conditions and the
inflation pressure are proper and whether
foreign matters exist.
Adjust the seat head restraint to a proper
position.
Adjust the rearview mirrors inside/outside
the vehicle.
Fasten the seat belt and ask all
passengers to fasten seat belts.
When turning the key at the ON position,
check the operating conditions of the
warning lamp and the indicator on the
instrument panel.
Regularly (e.g., when refueling) check the
maintenance items listed in the manual.
Engine Starting:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Ensure that seats and rearview mirrors
are at proper positions. Adjust them if
necessary.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
4. Ensure that the shift lever is in Neutral,
then press the clutch pedal fully.
5. Do not press the accelerator pedal, turn
the ignition-switch key to the ON
position, and release the clutch (or
brake) pedal after the engine starts.
If equipped with the ENGINE START STOP
function, press the ENGINE START STOP
switch once to start the engine. If the
engine starts temporarily and fails to
operate, wait for 10 seconds and then try
again.
6. Keep the engine idling for more than
30 seconds to heat the engine.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Do not drive the vehicle at high speed
before the engine temperature reaches
the normal operating temperature.
Keep the engine idling for three to
five minutes before the vehicle with the
turbocharged engine starts to run, especially
in winter or after storage for a long time,
and after the engine oil is changed or the
engine is maintained.
Do not keep the starter running
continuously for over 10 seconds.
It may be difficult to start the vehicle in
extremely low temperature.
It may be difficult to start the vehicle in a
high-altitude area.
If the engine fails to start, wait for
10 seconds and then restart to avoid any
damage to the starter.
Turbocharged Engine Shutdown
After keeping the turbocharged engine
operating at high speed for a long time,
keep it idling for three to five minutes and
then turn off the engine to cool the
turbocharger. Otherwise, the turbocharger
may get damaged due to overheating.
Do not allow the turbocharged engine to
idle for more than 20 minutes.

Stop/Start System

Start Condition
These conditions should be met for engine
start:
1. The key is inside the vehicle.