Engine Starting Problems - Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

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Engine Starting Problems

NOTICE
Holding your key in START
immediately after cranking has
ended can overheat and
damage the starter motor and
drain your battery.
Wait about 15 seconds
between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or
damaging your starter.
Failure to Start
If the engine doesn't start within
ten seconds, push your accelerator
pedal all the way down and
continue holding your key in
START for up to five more
seconds. When the engine starts,
let go of the key and let up on the
accelerator pedal. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to
help avoid draining your battery or
damaging your starter.
If the engine starts, let it warm up
before you drive. Do not race the
engine when it is cold.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine
requiring lubrication.
Section 3
Cold Weather Starting
When starting the engine in very
cold weather (below -18°C), turn
the ignition key to START and
hold it there for up to 15 seconds.
Let go of the key when the engine
starts.
Wait about 15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your
starter.
If the engine starts, let it warm up
before you drive. Do not race the
engine when it is cold.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine requir-
ing lubrication.
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