1995 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 69

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and can't turn it, be sure you wheel left and it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steering right while you turn the key hard. But turn the only with key key your hand. Usinga tool to force it could break the or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Starting Your Engine Move your shift leverto 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: Don't try to shift to PARK if your vehicle is moving. If you (P) (P) do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK 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. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than seconds at a time 15 will cause your batteryto 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 ten seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for five more seconds, or until it starts. 2-15