1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 90

I NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and can't you turn it, be sureyou are using the correctkey; if so, is it all theway in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the only with your hand. key Using a tool to forceit could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: Don't try to shiftto PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is moving. If you do, you could damage the PARK (P) only when your transaxle. Shift to vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The speed will go down as your idle engine gets warm. Starting Your 3100 Engine Move your shift lever PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). to 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 yourkey 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. 2-14