1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 75

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work for up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and neither door is opened. If a door is opened, the audio system and power windows will shut off. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedalis not all the way down -- that's a safety feature. Starting Your Engine This vehicle has a computer system that monitors engine speed, throttle and pedal position, and records the current status. Starting Your Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. Automatic Transmission Move yourshift 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 START for longer than in 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Corvette is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 2-22