1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 401

Starter Switch Check Irake-TransaxleShift Interlock (BTSI) Check A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others couldbe injured. Follow the steps below. I . Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: 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 starter should work only in PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). 1.f the starter works i n any other position, your vehicle needs service. level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't 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), your vehicle's BTST needs service.