1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 101

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can't turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to forceit could break thekey or the f ignition switch. I none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: Don't try toshift toPARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When theengine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will down as your go engine gets warm. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won't start any other position-- that's a in 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 timewill cause yourbattery tobe drained muchsooner. 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 down for five more seconds, unless it starts sooner. 2-17