Honda 1994 Civic Owner's Manual page 99

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Starting the Engine
5. If the engine does not start
within 15 seconds, or starts but
stalls right away, repeat step 4
with the accelerator pedal
pressed half-way down. If the
engine starts, release pressure on
the accelerator pedal so the
engine does not race.
6. If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear flooding.
As before, keep the ignition key
in the START (III) position for
no more than 15 seconds. Return
to step 5 if the engine does not
start. If it starts, lift your foot off
the accelerator pedal so the
engine does not race.
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Starting in Cold Weather at
High Altitude (Above 2,400
meters/8,000 feet)
An engine is harder to start in cold
weather. The thinner air found at
high altitude above 2,400 meters
(8,000 feet) adds to the problem.
Use the following procedure:
1. Turn off all electrical accessories
to reduce the drain on the
battery.
2. Push the accelerator pedal half-
way to the floor and hold it there
while starting the engine. Do not
hold the ignition key in START
(III) for more than 15 seconds.
When the engine starts, release
the accelerator pedal gradually
as the engine speeds up and
smooths out.
3. If the engine fails to start in step
2, push the accelerator pedal to
the floor and hold it there while
you try to start the engine for no
more than 15 seconds. If the
engine does not start, return to
step 2.