At Least Once A Year - Chevrolet Colorado 2005 Owner's Manual

At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
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When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-29.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle
starts in any other position, contact your GM
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Goodwrench dealer for service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down
halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle
should start only when the clutch is pushed down
6-10
all the way to the floor. If the vehicle starts when
the clutch is not pushed all the way down, contact
your GM Goodwrench
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
CAUTION:
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When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake
on page 2-29.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON, but do
not start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out
of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench
for service.
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dealer for service.
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dealer