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Features & Controls
LOCK: This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. It's
a theft deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to LOCK.
Off: This position lets you turn
off the engine, but still turn the steering
wheel. It doesn't lock the steering wheel like
LOCK. Use Off if you must
have your vehicle
in motion while the engine is
off (for example,
if
your
vehicle is being pushed).
Run: This is the position for driving.
Start: This starts your engine.
If your key seems stuck
in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is
I
'.
the way in. I f it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a
tool to
force it could break the key or the ignition switch. none
of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.
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Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit
of your Vehicle
Identification Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine. You will
find the VIN
at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number"
in the index.) Follow the proper steps
to start the engine.
To Start Your 4.3 Liter (VIA/ Codes Z and W) V6
Engines:
1. Move your shift lever
to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won't
start
in any other position-that's a safety feature.
To restart when you're
already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
I
NOTICE
~ n ' t try to shift to
P
(Park) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you
ould dam;
the transmission. Shifl
P
(Park) onlv when your v
2. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine.
In some
other vehicles you might need
to
do this, but because
of
your
vehicle's
computer systems, you don't.
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