1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 74

Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in the Diesel Engine Supplement. '. 4 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speedwill go down as your engine gets warm. 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: Holding your key in START for longerthan 15 seconds at a time'will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 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 whenyour vehicle is stopped. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn't start in10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all way down for five more the seconds, or until starts. it ,. 1 . 2-11