Starting Engine - Chevrolet 1974 CAMARO Owner's Manual

Starting Engine
Automatic Transmission
Models
1. Apply the foot brake.
2. Place transmission selector
in "P" or "N" ("P" preferred).
A starter safety switch prevents
starter operation while the trans-
mission selector is in any drive
position. (If it is necessary to
re-start the engine with the car
moving, place the selector lever
in "N".)
IMPORTANT: Do not keep the
starter engaged for more than 15
seconds at a time. Wait 10 or 15 sec-
onds before trying again.
. 3. Depress accelerator pedal and
activate starter as outlined be-
low for different conditions.
• Cold. Engine - Fully depress
accelerator pedal and slowly
release. With foot oD the
pedal, crank the engine by
turning the ignition key to the
Start position - release when
engine starts.
If engine starts, but fails to'
run, repeat this procedure.
When engine is running
smoothly (approximately 30
seconds), the idle speed may
be reduced by slightly depress-
ing the accelerator pedal and
then slowly releasing.
• Warm Engine - Depress ac-
celerator pedal about halfway
15
and hold while cranking the
engine.
• Extremely Cold Weather
(~elow
O°F.) Or After Car
Has Been Standing ' Idle
Several Days-
Fully depress and release ac-
celerator pedal two or three
times before cranking the en-
gine. With foot oD the accel-
erator pedal, crank the engine
by turning the key to the
Start position and release
when engine starts. .
Manual Transmission Models
1. Apply parking brake and shift
transmission to neutral.
2. Hold clutch pedal to floor
throughout the starting proce-
dure. A starter interlock prevents
starter operation when clutch is
not fully depressed. (Select the