1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 319

'A I Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check CAUTION: I CAUTION: .I When youare doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the stepsbelow. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. When youare doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. should be parked It on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be readyto apply the regular brake immediately ifthe vehicle begins to move. 3 With the engine off,t r the key to theRUN position, . un but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move theshift lever outof PARK (P) with normal effort.If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turnoff the engine immediately if it starts. 3. 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. 7-15