Buick 1994 Skylark Owner's Manual page 81

3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
stops); it could be flooded -with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
"Start" for about three seconds. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. If the car starts briefly but
then stops again, do the same'thing, but this time
keep the pedal about one-quarter of the way down
for five or six seconds.
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 fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer. 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 Buick" in the Index.
To start your V6 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.,
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 your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), it
could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try
pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
"Start" for about three seconds. If the car starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.