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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating9-17 Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Notice: Cranking the engine for Movetheshift lever to P(Park) orComputer-Controlled Cranking long periods of time, by returning N(Neutral). The engine will not startSystem. This feature assists inthe key to the START position in any other position. To restart thestarting the engine and protectsimmediately after cranking has engine when the vehicle is alreadycomponents. If the ignition key is ended, can overheat and damage moving, use N(Neutral) only.turned to the START position,the cranking motor, and drain the and then released when thebattery. Wait at least 15seconds Notice: Do not try to shift toengine begins cranking, thebetweeneachtry, to let the P(Park) if the vehicle is moving.engine will continue cranking forcranking motor cool down. If you do, you could damage thea few seconds or until the2. If the engine does not start after transmission. Shift to P(Park)vehicle starts. If the engine doesfive to 10seconds, especially in only when the vehicle is stopped.not start and the key is held invery cold weather (below 0°F Starting Procedure START, cranking will be stoppedor −18°C), it could be flooded after 15seconds to preventwith too much gasoline. Try 1. With your foot off the acceleratorcranking motor damage. Topushing the accelerator pedal all pedal, turn the ignition to START.prevent gear damage, thisthe way to the floor and holding Whentheenginestarts, let go ofsystem also prevents cranking ifit there as you hold the key in the key. The idle speed will slowthe engine is already running.STARTfor up to a maximum downastheenginewarms.DoEngine cranking can be stoppedof 15seconds. Wait at least not race the engine immediatelyby turning the ignition switch to15seconds between each try, to after starting it. Operate thethe ACC/ACCESSORYorallow the cranking motor to cool engine and transmission gentlyLOCK/OFFposition.down. When the engine starts, to allow the oil to warm up and let go of the key and accelerator. lubricate all moving parts.

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