Saturn 2007 Outlook Specifications download pdf (Page 126)

Starting the Engine

Place the transmission in the proper gear.

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or

NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in

any other position – this is a safety feature. To

restart when you are already moving, use

NEUTRAL (N) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your

vehicle is moving. If you do, you could

damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P)

only when your vehicle is stopped.

Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn

the ignition key to START. When the engine

starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go

down as your engine gets warm. Do not

race the engine immediately after starting it.

Operate the engine and transmission gently to

allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all

moving parts.

Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled

Cranking System. This feature assists

in starting the engine and protects

components. If the ignition key is turned to the

START position, and then released when

the engine begins cranking, the engine

will continue cranking for a few seconds or

until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not

start and the key is held in START for

many seconds, cranking will be stopped after

15 seconds to prevent cranking motor

damage. To prevent gear damage, this system

also prevents cranking if the engine is

already running. Engine cranking can be

stopped by turning the ignition switch to the

ACCESSORY or OFF position.

Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods

of time, by returning the key to the START

position immediately after cranking has ended,

can overheat and damage the cranking

motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least

15 seconds between each try, to let the

cranking motor cool down.

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