Starter Switch Check; Steering Column Lock Check - Chevrolet 1995 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual

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Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N),
push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter
should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the
floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only
when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without
pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only with the key button
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
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