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GMC 1998 Yukon
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LOCK
(B):
This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
You
will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to
LOCK.
OFF
(C):
This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like
LOCK.
Use
OFF
if
you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine
is off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN
(D):
This is the position for driving.
START
(E):
This position starts your engine.
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NOTICE:
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If
your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if
1
so,
is it
all
the way in?
If
it
is,
then turn the
1
steering wheel left and right while
you
turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If
none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Starting
Your
Gasoline Engine
If you have a diesel engine, see “Starting Your Diesel
Engine” in the Diesel Engine Supplement.
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.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK
(P)
if your vehicle is
moving.
If
you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
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How
to
Start
the
Engine
1.
Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine
starts,
let
go
of
the key. The idle speed will
go
down
as
your
engine gets warm.

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