1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 58

To Remove the Key On manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to the LOCK position while pressing thekey release button down at the same time. Pull the key straight out. On automatic transmission vehicles, turn the key to LOCK and pull it straight out. Starting Your Engine Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number for your engine.You will find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number'' in the Index.) Follow the proper steps tostart the 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 only. (N) NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicleis moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift PARK (P) only to when your vehicle is stopped. Manual transmission: The gear selectorshould be in neutral. 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. To start your2.2 Liter engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heatcan damage your starter motor. 2- 12