Retained accessory power (rap), Starting your engine, Notice – Oldsmobile 2001 Intrigue User Manual

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

With retained accessory power, the power windows,
audio system and sunroof (option) will continue to work
up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to
OFF and none of the doors is opened.

Starting Your Engine

Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position

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that’s

a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.

NOTICE:

Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.

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 gets warm.

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 it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your

key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try.

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