At Least Once A Year - Pontiac Wave 2009 Owner's Manual

At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
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When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-29 if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
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3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only
in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any
other position, your vehicle needs service.
For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway,
and try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all
the way to the floor. If the starter works when the
clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down,
your vehicle needs service.