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 Buick 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.
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.
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