Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual: Ignition Transmission Lock Check, Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
If equipped with a key type ignition, 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 P (Park).
- The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Starter Switch Check, Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Starter Switch Check
Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
Before starting this check, be
sure ...
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See Maintenance Schedule on
page 11-2.
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For pr ...
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Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual > Fuel: Filling the Tank
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the fuel
pump island.
Turn off the engine when
refueling.
Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fue ...
Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual
- Introduction
- In Brief
- Keys, Doors, and Windows
- Seats and Restraints
- Storage
- Instruments and Controls
- Lighting
- Infotainment System
- Climate Controls
- Driving and Operating
- Vehicle Care
- Service and Maintenance
- Technical Data
- OnStar
Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual
