Ignition Positions; Starting Your Gasoline Engine; Automatic Transmission - GMC C series 2002 Owner's Manual

Ignition Positions

LOCK: This position lets you insert and remove the
ignition key.
ACC (Accessory): This position lets you use
accessories when the engine is off.
ON: This is the position for driving.
START: This position starts your engine.
Use your ignition key to
start your vehicle. You can
turn the ignition switch to
four different positions.
Engine Starter Over
Protection (If Equipped)
Some vehicles have an engine starter over
protection system. This system includes a built
temperature limiting switch to prevent internal damage
to the starter. If the starter motor overheats and shuts
-
off due to over cranking, the motor must cool down
before the switch will reset and allow you to operate the
starter. It can take up to six minutes before the starter
will work again.

Starting Your Gasoline Engine

Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter for
your engine. See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the
Index. Follow the proper steps to start the engine.
To start a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel
Engine" in the Index.

Automatic Transmission

Set the parking brake and move your shift lever to
NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P) if so equipped. Your
engine won't start in any other position
safety feature.
Crank
-
-
crank
-
in
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