Starting Your Engine - Oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1996 Owner's Manual

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Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
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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 Oldsmobile
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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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.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at
a time will cause your battery to
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be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could
be flooded with'too much gasoline. Try pushing y o u
accelerator pedal a l l the way to the floor and holding it
there as you hold the key in START for
up
to 15 seconds.
his cl& the extra gasoline from the engine.
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NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your retailer. If you don't,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing
Your Vehicle" in the Index.
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