Starting Your Engine
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 Oldsmobile
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P)
only when your
vehicle
is
stopped.
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.
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.
I
I
2.
If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three to five seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15
seconds between
each try to help avoid draining
your
battery.
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