Starting The Engine - Chevrolet 2011 Camaro Owner's Manual

9-20 Driving and Operating
Key Lock Release
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission are equipped with an
electronic key lock release system.
The key lock release is designed to
prevent ignition key removal unless
the shift lever is in P (Park).
The key lock release is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9 volt) battery. If the vehicle has an
uncharged battery or a battery with
low voltage, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See Jump
Starting on page 10 90.
If charging or jump starting the
battery does not work, remove the
plug covering the hole below the
ignition lock. Insert a flat bladed
tool into the opening as far as it
will go and remove the key from
the ignition.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Starting the Engine

Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
vehicle when it 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.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral
and the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal down to
the floor and start the engine.
The vehicle will not start if the
clutch pedal is not all the way down.