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Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to
PARK
(P)
or NEUTRAL
(N).
Your
engine won't start in
any
other position
--
that's
a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use
NEUTRAL
(N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift
to
PARK
(P)
if your Pontiac is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the
floor and
start
the engine. Your vehicle won't start if
the clutch pedal is not all the way down
--
that's a
safety feature.
Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,
turn
your
ignition key to START. When the engine
starts,
let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
I
NOTICE:
~~
Holding your key in
START
for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained
much
sooner. And
the
excessive
heat
can
damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in
START for about three
to five seconds at a
time
until
your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining your battery or
damaging your starter.
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