Driving - Honda 1997 Accord Wagon Owner's Manual

5. If the engine does not start
within 15 seconds or starts but
stalls right away, repeat step 4
with the accelerator pedal
pressed halfway 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 to
clear any 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.
Starting in Cold Weather
at High Altitude (Above
8,000 Feet/2,400 Meters)
An engine is harder to start in
cold weather. The thinner air
found at high altitude above 8,000
feet (2,400 meters) 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
halfway down, 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 all the way down, 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.

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