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Key Release Button (Manual Transaxle)
The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition
unless the key release
button is used.
To remove the key, turn the key to the OFF position.
Press the key release button while turning the key from
OFF to LOCK. Keeping your finger on the button, pull
the key straight out.
Starting Your Engine
Automati'c Transaxle
Move your shift lever to
PARK
(P)
or
NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in
any
other position
--
that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to
shift
to PARK (P)
if your Pontiac
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transaxle
The gear selector sho'uld be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle
won't start if
the
clutch pedal
is
not
all the
way
down
--
that's a safety feature.
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