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Old 10-14-2010, 02:50 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Neddy Seagoon View Post
All I do with my Vibe is to stick it in Neutral, turn the engine off with the key, wait a few sec's turn the engine power back on with out hitting the starter and coast. This way I still have power steering while coasting, then bump start it when it necessary. My ScanGauge is in Hybrid mode so that stays on, car will coast quite a way.

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Unless the Matrix has electric power steering, you won't have power steering unless the motor is spinning. Not moving the key to Off is important though, as most cars will engage the steering lock in this position.
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