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At least once a year, Caution – GMC 2007 Acadia User Manual

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At Least Once a Year

Starter Switch Check

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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 134.

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

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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 134.

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

3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to ON,

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.

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