1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 101

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and can't you turn it, be sure you are using the correctkey; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to force it could break the or the key ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK if your vehicle is (P) 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. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in anyother position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Holding yourkey 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. If it doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way downfor five more seconds, unless it starts sooner. 2-17