Starting Your Engine - Pontiac 2001 Aztek Owner's Manual

ON (C): This is the position that the switch returns
to after you start your engine and release the key.
The switch stays in ON when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
ON to operate your electrical power accessories, and to
display some instrument panel warning lights.
START (D): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to ON for normal driving.
If the engine is not running, ACC and ON are positions
that allow you to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, the power windows, the audio system,
the optional sunroof and the optional Electronic Level
Control (ELC) will continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the
doors are opened.

Starting Your Engine

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
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 vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine warms up.
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