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Note that even if the engine is not
running
ACC
and
ON
allow you to
operate your electrical accessories, such
as the radio and ventilation fan.
4
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission: 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
Don't
try
to shift to
P
(Park) if
your Geo is moving. If you do,
you could damage the
transmission. Shift to
P
(Park)
only when your vehicle is stopped.
I
Manual Transmission: Shift your gear
selector to neutral and hold the clutch
pedal to the floor while starting the
engine. Your vehicle won't start if the
clutch pedal is not all the way down
-
that's a safety feature.
1. 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.
2. Turn your ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let go of the
key.
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