Chevrolet Kodiak 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Starting the Gasoline Engine
The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
shows the code letter for your engine. Use this number to
verify the type of engine in your vehicle. See
Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) on page 5-91 . Follow the
proper steps to start the engine.
To start a diesel engine, see Starting the Diesel Engine
on page 2-15 .
Automatic Transmission
Set the parking brake and move your shift lever to
NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P), if so equipped. Your engine
will not start in any other position — that is a safety
feature.
Manual Transmission
Set the parking brake, shift to neutral NEUTRAL (N)
and hold the clutch pedal to the floor while starting the
engine.
Starter Motor Operation
•
The starter motor will disengage if you release the
key or the engine reaches a predetermined engine
speed.
•
To prevent overheating, the starter motor will
disengage after continuously operating for
15 seconds. You must release the key from the
start position to re-engage the starter.
•
The starter motor will not engage if the engine is
already running.
•
The starter motor will disengage if, after
two seconds, the starter pinion gear does not
engage the flywheel or there is no engine rpm signal
from the engine speed sensor.
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