1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 369

Starter Switch Check /d, CAUTION: m IWhen you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. Ifit does, youor others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Indexif necessary) andthe regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal,and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission) -I When you are doing this check, the vehicle could or move suddenly. If it does, you others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1 A CAUT'ON: 1 . Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It shouldbe parked on 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 move. to 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't startthe engine. Without applying the regularbrake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles,try to start the engine in eachgear. The starter shouldwork only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position,your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch downhalfway 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 starterworks when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. 7-45