Pontiac 1996 Trans Sport Owner's Manual page 356

Starter Switch Check
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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CAUTION:
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When you
are doing
this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below. injured. Follow the steps below.
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Before you start, be sure you have enough room
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking
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around the vehicle. It should
be
parked on a
Brake" in
the
Index if necessary) and the regular brake,
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake"
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NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and bel
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts,
3.
Try
to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in PARR (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I€ the
starter works in any other position, your: vehicle
needs service.
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in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move,
With the engine
off,
turn the key to the RUN position,
but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P)
with normal effort. E the shift lever moves out of
PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service.