1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 338

2. Firmly apply both the parking brake(see "Parking if Brake" in the Index 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 transaxle 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 any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parkedon a level surface. 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 begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out ofPARK (P) with normal effort.If the shift lever moves outof PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. Steering Column Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. 'With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK ( ) P. With a manual transaxle, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is REVERSE (R). in On vehicles with a keyrelease button, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key button. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. It should only lock when turned to the right. Brake-Tkansaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transaxle) I When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If does, you or others could be it injured. Follow the steps below. - I 7-40