Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 70

Starting Your 2.4 Liter 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:
H'olding
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 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.
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try
pushing your acc,elerator pedal all
the
way
to the
3. I f your
engine still won't start (or starts but then
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 vehcle 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 engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. I f 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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