Starting The Engine - Chevrolet Captiva OM C140 Manuals

Starting the engine

Starting engine with the
ignition switch
 Turn the key to position ACC,
move the steering wheel slightly
to release the steering wheel
lock.
 Manual transmission: Operate
clutch.
 Automatic transmission : Move
selector lever to P or N.
 Do not accelerate.
 Diesel engine: turn the key to
position ON for preheating until K
goes out.
 Turn the key to position START,
depressing the clutch pedal and
footbrake then release when
engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to LOCK.
Caution
Do not operate starter motor for
more than 10 seconds at a time.
If the engine does not start, wait 10
seconds before trying again.
This will prevent starter motor
damage.
Driving and operating 249
Starting engine with the
ignition control knob
• Manual transmission: Operate
clutch. Turn the ignition control
knob to the START position,
depressing the clutch pedal and
footbrake then release when
engine is running.
• Automatic transmission: Move
the shift lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). The engine will not
start in any other position. To
restart the engine when the
vehicle is already moving, use N
(Neutral) only.
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, your foot must be
on the brake pedal to start the
engine.
• Diesel engine: Turn the ignition
control knob to the ON position
for preheating until K goes out.
Turn the ignition control knob to the
START position.