1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 323

, . - . . I ' 1 ' ' . . .I 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles, try to start the 2. Firrnly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" if in the Index necessary). engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). If the starter worksin NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake any other position, your vehicle needs service. immediately if the vehicle begins to move. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift lever in the 3. With the engine off, turn key to the RUN NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and position, but don't start engine. Without applying the try to start the engine. starter should work only The the regular brake, try to move the shift lever of out when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the PARK (P) with normal effort. If the lever shift . - floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't . moves outof PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs ...i. pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. service. .:. Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check Steering Column Lock Check (Automatic Transaxle), While parked, and with the parking brake set, to turn try LOCK in each shift lever position. the key to With an automatic transaxle, the key should to turn LOCK only when the shift lever is PARK (P). in When you ald d,,,rg this check, the vehicle could With a manual transaxle,the key should turn you move suddenly. If it does, or others could be is to LOCK only when the shift lever in injured. Follow the steps below. REVERSE (R). On vehicles with a key release button, tryturn the key to to LOCK without pressingthe button. The key should 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room turn to LOCK only when you press the key button. It around the vehicle. should be parked on a level surface, out On all vehicles, the key should come only in LOCK. 'bt . I_ , .L n I . . A + . , . , . . 1 . 1 f ' 7-39