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Starting Your Engine
Automatic 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 Geo is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
Starting Your L4 Engine
1. Without pushing 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 gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery
to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
vehicle is stopped.
2. If it doesn't start in three seconds, wait about
15 seconds and try again to start the engine by
Manual Transaxle
The gear selector should 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.
turning the ignition key to STmT. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery.
When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm
up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don't "race"
your engine when it's cold.
If the weather is below freezing (32°F or
0°C)'
let
the engine run for a few minutes to warm up.
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