Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to
PARK
(P)
or
NEUTRAL
(N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
--
that’s a
safety feature.
To
restart when you’re already moving,
use
NEUTRAL
(N)
only.
I
NOTICE:
Don’t
try
to shift to PARK
(P)
if‘
your Geo is
moving.
If
you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in
NEUTRAL
(N).
Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal
is
not all the way
down
--
that’s a safety feature.
Starting Your
1.6
Liter Engine
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go
of
the key.
I
I
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.
2.
If
it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START
for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15
seconds between each
try
to help avoid draining your battery.
If your engine still won’t start. call vour dealer for help.
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