1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 90

Retained AccessoryPower Your vehicle is equipped with Retained Accessory a Power (RAP)feature which will allowcertain features of your vehicleto continue to work up 20 minutes to after the ignition key is turnedto OW. Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key turned from RUN to is OFF,these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down-- that's a safety feature. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to 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: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your keyin START. If it doesn'tstart in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for five more seconds, unless it starts sooner. NOTICE: Don't tryto shift toPARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 2-16