Starting the Engine

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.

If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.

Notice: 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.

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.

Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates.

Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

See also:

Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags: ○ A frontal airbag for the driver. ○ A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. ○ A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. &# ...

Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Li ...

Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start
To shut off the engine: ○ Press until the parking lamps turn off. ○ Turn on the hazard warning flashers. ○ Insert the key and turn it to ON/ RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF. ...