1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 67

. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If noneof this works, then your vehicle needs service. NOTICE: Don't try toshift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts. let go of the key. The idle speed w i l l go down as your engine gets warm. Starti 3 Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start i n any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL, (N j only. NOTICE: Holding your key 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. 2-13