Chevrolet Beat, Manual

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Starting Engine With The Ignition
Switch
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steering wheel slightly to release the
steering wheel lock.
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Manual transmission: Operate
clutch.
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Do not press accelerator pedal.
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Turn key to position 3 depressing
the clutch pedal and foot brake then
release when engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to
0 or 1 .
Turn key to position 1 , move the
PARKING
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Do not park the vehicle on an easily
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
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Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the footbrake
at the same time to reduce operating
force.
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Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
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If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb. If the vehicle is
on a downhill slope, engage reverse
gear before switching off the ignition.
Turn the front wheels towards the
kerb.
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Close windows.
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Lock the vehicle.
See Keys on page 15.
Note
The engine cooling fan may
continue to run after the engine is
shut down.
13 Initial Drive Information