1995 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 349

Starter Switch 1 . Before you start, be sure have enough room around the vehicle. you 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in anyother position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and tryto start the engine. Thestarter should work only when the clutch is pushed down allthe way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brakeset, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. Thekey should turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should comeout only in LOCK. 7-37