1998 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual - Page 404

Starter Switch Check Brake-TransmissionShi^ '--A---' .ock (nmSI) Check A CAUT'^"J: 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. A CAUT'ON: - When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, youor others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough ----1 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 turn off the engine immediately if it starts. room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 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. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P). your vehicle's BTSI needs service. 7-40