Manual Transmission - GMC T-Series 2007 Owner's Manual

Manual Transmission

Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL (N) and hold the
clutch pedal to the floor while starting the engine.
Your vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all
the way down – that is a safety feature.
Starting Procedure
1. Turn your ignition key to ON.
Observe the wait to start light. See Wait to
Start Indicator on page 129.
This light may not come on if the engine is hot.
2. As soon as the wait to start light goes off,
immediately turn the ignition key to START.
When the engine starts, let go of the key.
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.
Notice: If the wait to start indicator stays
on after starting your vehicle, your vehicle may
not run properly. Have your vehicle serviced
right away.
3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds
of cranking, turn the ignition key to LOCK.
Wait one minute for the starter to cool,
then try the same steps again.
When your engine is cold, let it run for a few
minutes before you move your vehicle. This lets
oil pressure build up. Your engine will sound louder
when it is cold.
Notice: If you are not in an idling vehicle and
the engine overheats, you would not be there to
see the overheated engine indication. This
could damage your vehicle. Do not let your
engine run when you are not in your vehicle.
Cold Weather Starting
The following tips will help you get good starting in
cold weather.
Use the recommended engine oil when the
outside temperature drops below freezing.
See Engine Oil on page 206. When the outside
temperature drops below 0°F (−18°C), use
of the engine coolant heater is recommended.
See Engine Coolant Heater on page 73 for more
information.
See What Fuel to Use on page 195 for information
on what fuel to use in cold weather.
67