Retained Accessory Power (Rap) - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

If the light does not go off, wait a
few seconds, then try starting the
engine again. See your dealer as
soon as you can for a starting
system check.
If the light comes on and then goes
off and you know the batteries are
charged, but the engine still will not
start, the vehicle needs service.
If the light does not come on when
the engine is cold, the vehicle
needs service.
If the batteries do not have enough
charge to start the engine, see
Battery on page 9‑27.
Be sure you have the right oil for the
engine, and that you have changed
the oil at the proper times. If you
use the wrong oil, the engine may
be harder to start.
Be sure you are using the proper
fuel for existing weather conditions.
See Fuel for Diesel Engines on
page 8‑42.
If the engine starts, runs a short
time, then stops, the vehicle needs
service.
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WARNING
Do not use petrol or starting aids,
such as ether, in the air intake.
They could damage the engine,
which may not be covered by the
warranty. There could also be a
fire, which could cause serious
personal injury.
Driving and Operating
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
.
Audio System
.
Power Windows
.
Sunroof (if equipped)
These features continue to work up
to 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned to LOCK/OFF.
The power windows and sunroof will
work until any door is opened.
The radio continues to work until the
driver door is opened.
All these features operate when the
key is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
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