Owners Manual
OFF
(I):
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
(11):
The ignition is on in this position.
RUN
is
used for driving your vehicle.
START
(III):
This position starts the engine.
To
lock the steering column, remove the key while
in
LOCK.
Rotate the steering wheel until you hear a click.
Retained
Accessory Power
The radio is the only accessory on your Catera that may
be used
for
up
to
10
minutes after the ignition
is
turned
to
OFF.
Power to the fuel door,
trunk
release and door locks
is
available at all times. The power window controls and the
sunroof controls are active until a door is opened
-- there
is
no time limit as long as the doors remain closed.
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.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Catera
is
moving.
If
you do, you could damage the
transmission. 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.
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.