Pontiac 1998 Sunfire Owner's Manual page 86

2. 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. If the vehicle 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.
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. 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 VehicIe'? in the Index.
Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
turn
your
ignition key to START. When the engine starits, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine warms up.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in
START
for
longer
than
15
seconds
at a time will cause your battery to
be drained muck sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
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2. If the engine 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,
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