1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 88

OFF (C): This position lets youturn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.It doesn't lock the steering wheel like LOCK.Use OFF if you must have your Move your vehicle pushed or towed. Starting Your &@e shift lever to PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in other any position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. RUN @): This position is where the returns key after yau start your vehicle. With the engine you off, can use RUN to display some your warning and of indicator lights. I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) your Chevrolet if is moving. If you do,you could damage the transaxle, Shift PARK (P) only when your to vehicle is stopped. START (E): This position starts your engine. A waning chime will soundif you open the driver's door when the ignition is in OFF,LOCK or ACC and the key is in the ignition. NOTICE: I your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't f turn it, besure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the If ignition. switch. none of this works, thenyour vehicle needs service. 1. Without pushingthe accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key toSTART.When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery to be drained much sooner. And excessive heat can the damage yourstarter motor. 2-14