Automatic Transmission; Manual Transmission; Starting Procedure; Starting Your Diesel Engine - Chevrolet 2005 T-Series Owner's Manual

Starting Your Diesel Engine

Automatic Transmission

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position – that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.

Manual Transmission

Move your shift lever to neutral and hold the clutch
pedal to the floor while starting the engine. Your vehicle
will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way
down – that is a safety feature.

Starting Procedure

1. Turn your ignition key to ON.
Observe the wait to start light.
2. As soon as the wait to start light goes off,
immediately turn the ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
Notice: If the wait to start indicator stays on after
starting your vehicle, your vehicle may not run
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds
of cranking, turn the ignition key to LOCK.
Wait one minute for the starter to cool, then
try the same steps again.
When your engine is cold, let it run for a few minutes
before you move your vehicle. This lets oil pressure
build up. Your engine will sound louder when it is cold.
Notice: If you are not in an idling vehicle and
the engine overheats, you would not be there to see
the overheated engine indication. This could
damage your vehicle. Do not let your engine run
when you are not in your vehicle.
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