Chevrolet 2007 Colorado, Owner'S Manual

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3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start
the engine in each gear. The vehicle should
start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch pedal
down halfway, and try to start the engine. The
vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal
is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the
vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not
pushed all the way down, contact your GM
Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
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CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking
Brake on page 130 .
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON, but
do not 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), contact your GM
Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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