Black plate (15,1)
Chevrolet City Express Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
7707496) - 2015 - CRC - 11/26/14
Driving and Operating
9-15
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Caution
Using a tool to force the key to
turn in the ignition could cause
damage to the switch or break the
key. Use the correct key, make
sure it is all the way in, and turn it
only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see
your dealer.
Ignition Switch Positions
LOCK (0):
Normal parking position.
OFF (1):
The engine can be turned
off without locking the steering
wheel.
ACC (2):
Accessories. This position
activates electrical accessories such
as the radio when the engine is not
running.
ON (3):
Normal operating position.
This position turns on the ignition
system and the electrical
accessories.
START (4):
This position starts the
engine. As soon as the engine has
started, release the key.
It automatically returns to the ON
position.
Starting the Engine
To place the transmission in the
proper gear:
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
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Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
See
Add-On Electrical Equipment
on page 9-41
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Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Starting Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park)
or N (Neutral). P (Park) is
recommended.
The shift lever cannot be moved
out of P (Park) and into any of
the other gear positions if the
ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position or if the key is
removed from the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to
operate if the shift lever is in any
of the driving positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot
off the accelerator pedalby
placing the ignition switch in the