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2. If it doesn't start right away, and if the
weather is very cold (below -20" F, or
-29" C),
push the accelerator pedal
about one-quarter of the way down
while you turn the key to "Start." Do
this until the engine starts. As soon as
it does, let go of the key.
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 Pontiac" in the
Index.
To Start Your V6 Engine (Code
M):
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.
.
If
your engine 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. 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.
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