Pontiac G8 manual At Least Once a Year, Starter Switch Check, Ignition Transmission Lock Check

11-10 Service and Maintenance

At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check

{CAUTION

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

1.Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.

2.Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 8-9.

Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.

3.Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for service.

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check

{CAUTION

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

1.Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.

2.Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 8-9.

Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.

3.With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON/RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your dealer/retailer for service.

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift

lever position.

•The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).

•The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.

Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.