1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 78

Your radio and power windows will work when the ignition key is in the RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be 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. 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. I Starting Your 2.2 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 getswarm. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK if your vehicle (P) is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in STARTfor longer than 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2-14 -