Pontiac 2005 G6 - Manual (Page 87)

To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise to the first
position. Use this position if your vehicle must be
pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your
vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-36.
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(ON): This position is where the key returns to
after you start the engine and release the key. The
ignition switch will stay in this position while the engine
is running. But even while the engine is not running,
you can use ON to operate your electrical accessories
and to display some instrument panel warning lights.
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(START): This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to the ON position for normal driving.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow the radio and
power windows to continue to work up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned to OFF.
Your radio and power windows will work when the
ignition key is in ON or ACC. Once the key is turned
from ON to OFF, the radio and windows will continue to
work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is
opened. Also, while in the RAP mode power window
operation is allowed for up to 10 minutes or until
any door is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transaxle
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
Starting Your 3500 V6 Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine warms up.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If the engine does not start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way
down while you turn the key to START. Do this until
the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of
the key.
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