1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 322

Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check A \ CAUTION: -- IA CAUTION: I 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. I I When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply boththe parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index necessary) andthe if regular brake. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does,you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle beginsto move. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position, 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter but don'tstart the engine. Without applying the should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If regular brake,try to move theshift lever out of the starter works in any other position, your vehicle PARK (P) with normal effort. the shift lever If needs service. moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. 7-39