1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 59

Automatic Transaxle 1. Move your shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). Your engine won't start in any other position-that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Manual Transaxle Both Transaxles ~'::, try to s l , ~to P (Park) if Don't I^ , 1 1. Shift your gear selector to (Neutral) 2. Don't push the accelerator pedal N and hold the clutch pedal to thefloor before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do while starting the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal this, but because of your vehicle's is not all the way down-that's a computer systems, you don't. safety feature. 3.Turn your ignition key to Start. When the engine starts, letgo of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm. ', your Chevrolet is moving. Ifyo do, youcoulddamage ; transaxle. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped. _x,, ,I ~wl Holding your key in Start for longer than 15 seconds at a til will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.