Starting Instructions; Engine Starting - Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

AKENG44_Escalade Page 239 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM
■ STARTING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
Your engine is designed to work
with the electronics in your
vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could
change the way the engine
operates. See your dealer
before adding electrical
equipment.
Any resulting damage would
not be covered by your
warranty.

Engine Starting

Make sure the parking brake is
applied before starting the engine.
To start, the gear selector must be
in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Use N (Neutral) to restart when
the vehicle is already moving.
NOTICE
Do not shift into P (Park) while
the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, the transmission
could be damaged.
Section 3
Turn your ignition key to START.
Do not push the accelerator pedal.
Let go of the key when the engine
starts. The idle speed will go down
as the engine gets warm.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, the system will stop
cranking the engine to prevent
starter motor gear damage.
Do not race the engine
immediately after starting.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine
requiring lubrication.
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